Denis Zakaria 'prefers a transfer' rather than signing a new deal at Borussia Monchengladbach, according to the club's sporting director.
Manchester City and Arsenal are said to be interested in signing the defensive midfielder.
And Monchengladbach chief Max Eberl revealed the club are struggling to tie the 24-year-old down to a new deal amid talk of a Premier League move.
Denis Zakaria (pictured) 'prefers a transfer' away from Borussia Monchengladbach this summer rather than signing a new contract at the club, sporting director Max Eberl has stated
The 24-year-old defensive midfielder played twice for Switzerland at Euro 2020 this summer
He said: 'With Denis, we have been trying to extend his contract since October.