Bayern Munich have emerged as surprise front-runners in the pursuit of Welsh international Aaron Ramsey when he leaves Arsenal in the summer.
The Gunners have told the midfielder that he won’t be offered a new deal when his contract runs out at the end of the season and he will be allowed to leave.
The Bundesliga giants have been showing a keen interest in Ramsey’s contract talks with Arsenal, which have collapsed with the club looking to make some wage-bill savings.
And they would like to sit down and offer him a deal to move to Germany as soon as they are allowed under FIFA rules early in the New Year.
The news with be a blow for Manchester United, who have Ramsey near the top of their summer shopping list.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is also mulling over if he wants to get involved in what could become a bidding war for the former Cardiff City man.
But Chelsea are now having second thoughts about making a move for Ramsey after the early-season form of their England players Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Ramsey came off the bench in the 73rd minute during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
