SV Werder Bremen are in pole position to sign Serge Gnabry from Arsenal, Frank Baumann has confirmed. In his press conference on Tuesday afternoon, the sporting director stated that “the player wants to join us and we have the major points of an agreement in place with Arsenal. But it is not yet completed”. Baumann is expectant that a deal can be completed before the Wednesday afternoon deadline.
Contrary to a number of reports, the deal is not a loan from FC Bayern, as Baumann made clear. “That information is incorrect. Bayern have no part in this transfer. We want a firm deal with Gnabry.”
As things are, Gnabry – who was the top goalscorer at the recent Rio Olympics – will feature in the two upcoming friendly matches with the Germany U21 side. He would be able to arrive in Bremen in the middle of next week.
