BAYERN MUNICH winger Serge Gnabry will be SOLD this summer if he fails to sign a new deal at the Allianz Arena.
That is the view of the club's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic who has handed Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of the player.
The Gunners have been linked with a move to bring the Germany international back to the Emirates six years after he swapped North London for Werder Bremen.
Gnabry is facing an uncertain future in Bavaria with the ex-West Brom loanee having just a year left on his contract.
Speaking earlier this month, Bayern president Herbert Hainer admitted that talks to extend his stay have stalled.
And now Salihamidzic has claimed that Gnabry, who is reluctant to pen fresh terms, could be shown the door by the Bundesliga outfit.
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Though the Bayern chief has stressed that he hoped the club and player can come to an agreement.
Asked by Sky Sport Germany whether he will be sold if he doesn't renew, he said: "I’m very clear about that, he’s a great guy.
"We really want to keep him. We would love to extend with him.
"I think we showed him the necessary appreciation. I hope that he chooses FC Bayern.
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"We will intensify the talks over the next few weeks.
"But if a player doesn’t want to decide for the club then it’s only fair to tell us so that we can find a solution that makes everyone happy."
As it stands, Leeds forward Raphinha is believed to be Arsenal's top target for the wide position.
The Gunners have already had a first bid swiftly knocked back by the Whites after it fell way under their asking price.
And they are now understood to be preparing a second offer for the Brazilian ace.
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