Arsenal "monitors Mario Gotze" in view of a transfer at a reduced price

Arsenal is monitoring the situation of Mario Gotze at Borussia Dortmund.

The German international still has one year to win but his future with the Bundesliga club is under consideration.

Gotze, who has scored seven times in an impressive campaign this season, could be available for a reduced fee.

And this alerted Arsenal, and Bild announced that the gunners were closely monitoring the situation with a view to making an offer.

Arsenal would be willing to meet Gotze's wage demands, although any formal offer is likely to depend on the final of the Europa League.

The director of Arsenal, Unai Emery, should spend only 40 million pounds this summer with other funds raised through player sales.

But the qualifications for the Champions League will give a boost to the coffers of the UAE.

Arsenal are looking for creative reinforcement in the midfield, with Aaron Ramsey leaving for Juventus.

Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan could also be sold to help finance deals for other targets.

Meanwhile, Emery insists that he will have no qualms about sending Petr Cech to the final of the Europa League.

Cech will retire after the match and would be expected to badume a coaching role against his former club.

But Emery said, "His career is amazing, first as a person and then as a professional goaltender.

"I think he deserves to be trusted." Not because I tell you here – because his career tells us that he is a gentleman. And tomorrow he can start, he can not begin. I will decide. "