Julian Draxler admits desire to play in Premier League

Draxler eyes Premier League move

Schlake 04's Julian Draxler has admitted that he would consider a move to the Premier League in the future.

The German was linked to both Arsenal and Chelsea during the summer window, but opted to sign a new deal with Schalke instead.

Despite staying put in Germany, Draxler has admitted his desire for the likes of Manchester United, and La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"You don't have to be playing for the very top club's in Europe to draw attention to yourself, but if you want to achieve the great goals that the world-class players have, then one of them is playing at the biggest clubs in the world," Draxler told Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger.

"The big two in Spain, Real and Barcelona, Bayern [Munich] and a few others from England, namely Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea."

Schalke's public stance is that Draxler will not be sold.

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