Latest:Arsenal handed transfer boost currently-Schalke’s Julian Draxler

The 20-year-old was heavily tipped for a move to the Emirates in January, although the Gunners failed to meet his asking price and Bayern rejected the transfer.

Reports suggested Arsenal would make a second bid this summer – although they looked set to face race from Bayern Munich – with Draxler’s £37million release clause still active.

But the Champions League holders have now ruled out a potential swoop, with chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insisting the 20-year-old isn’t in the club’s plans.

He told Die Welt am Sonntag: “We are not buying any player from Dortmund or Schalke just to hurt these clubs.

“We are just buying players who can give FC Bayern more quality straight away. I can rule out that we will sign Julian Draxler in the summer.”

Meanwhile, Bayern striker Mario Mandzukic – who has been related with Arsenal and Chelsea in recent times – is expected to stay with the club.
He added: “I am aware that several clubs are interested in him but I think he will stay past the end of this season.

“I am noticing something by the players. They know what it means to play for Bayern and they appreciate it. They live in a beautiful city, a beautiful stadium, the best manager and the club is well known internationally.” reports mirror

La Liga:Real Madrid Gets A Winning Start but Atletico held Tie With Rayo

Real Madrid got their La Liga campaign off to a Triumphing start as they defeated freshly promoted Cordoba 2-0 at home, but champions Atletico Madrid were held 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

                                                                      Mario Mandzukic

                                                                                  Cristiano Ronaldo

Missing the Manchester United bound Angel di Maria, Real were also far from Excelling at the Bernabeu but featuring thumping finish into the bottom corner from Cristiano Ronaldo in stoppage time. Mario Mandzukic had been the match winner against Real.

 

Rayo Vallecano had by far the better of the second-half, Atletico Stayed tough at the back.

Cordoba were playing in their first great game for 43 years and nearly had a excellent start against Real’s galacticos when Mike Havenaar pulled his shot from the edge of the area.

Real did eventually ensure they started with a win as Ronaldo picked up the ball midway inside the Cordoba half and stepped long forward before release a fine shot low past Carlos reported https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/soccer/a/24815691/?.

Defending champions Atletico Madrid will find it “very Tough” to stop Real Madrid or Barcelona regaining the Spanish title

Atletico Opened their title defence with the brief trip to Rayo Vallecano on Monday. Both Real and Barcelona have expended over £100m on fresh players this season.

Anyway a Reinforced Atletico, thumbed the two-legged Super Cup – Spain’s Conventional season opener – with a 2-1 comprehensive win over Real this week.

                                                                             Mario Mandzukic

                                                                             Antoine Griezmann

                                                                    Miguel Angel Moya

Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic, who scored Atletico’s critical goal at the Vicente Calderon, is believed to make his league debut on Monday, with France Striker Antoine Griezmann and ex-Getafe goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya.

“In a league of 38 games, the same Barca, having a bad season according to all the experts, nearly ended up champions,” said Simeone.

Madrid too had a stumbling start to the season and if they had defeated Valencia at home four matches, they would have been top reported by http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28920185