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Arsenal failed in their attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze for £35m on transfer deadline day, according to reports in Germany.
German newspaper Bild revealed that Arsene Wenger was determined to land the signature of the teenage superstar.
Gotze has been earning rave reviews in the Bundesliga and is rated one of the best young talents in Europe after he helped his side win the title last season.
The Arsenal manager was looking to bolster his midfield following the sales of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri and was hoping Gotze would be the ideal replacement.
But Borussia Dortmund are reported to have turned down the offer from Arsenal as they were not prepared to weaken their side.
Wenger switched his attentions to Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun and was fortunate to clinch their signatures on the eve of the transfer deadline.