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Arsenal looking to lure Lukas Klostermann once Sokratis Papastathopoulos signs

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Arsenal trying to 'lure' second Bundesliga defender following Sokratis transfer — Lukas Klostermann is on Arsenals radar (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are interested in signing Leipzig star Lukas Klostermann, according to reports in Germany.

Klostermann, 22, has made 74 appearances for Leipzig since joining the club back in 2014 and is regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in the Bundesliga.

The German is comfortable at centre-back and full-back and its understood his recent performances have caught the attention of Arsenal.

Bild suggests the Gunners view Klostermann as a potential long-term replacement for Per Mertesacker following the veteran defenders retirement at the end of the season.

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The north London club are also expected to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmunds Sokratis Papastathopoulos this week.

Its claimed Arsenal could attempt to bring in both Sokratis and Klostermann, with Unai Emery on the hunt for defensive reinforcements ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

Sokratis father revealed earlier this week that his son rejected the advances of Manchester United to join Arsenal.

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There was interest from United but for July, he had to wait until July for United, Charalambos Papastathopoulos told Greek radio station Radio 24/7 88.6.

United have a very good relationship with Dortmund, the teams speak a lot, but Sokratis chose to go to Arsenal.

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