According to Bild, the 31-year-old Goretzka has become a target for several European clubs including Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and AC Milan. While Bayer Leverkusen has made inquiries, Goretzka is reportedly preferring a move to England.
The experienced midfielder, earning well over ten million euros per year, would bring leadership qualities to Arsenal's midfield. Leverkusen is also interested in Goretzka to fill the gap left by Granit Xhaka's departure, seeking a midfielder capable of setting tempo and imposing authority on the pitch.