ARSENAL and Tottenham are in the the race to sign RB Leipzig star Marcel Sabitzer, it has been claimed.
The Austrian was star of the show as his side thrashed Spurs 3-0 to knock them out the Champions League on Tuesday night.
And he was so impressive the defeated North Londoners and their bitter rivals Arsenal are said to be keen on his services, according to Italian outlet CalcioMercato.
Sabitzer scored twice in the first 21 minutes before Emil Forsberg completed the drubbing in the 87th to send Spurs crashing out 4-0 on aggregate.
The right-winger has already bagged 15 goals and eight assists from 35 games in all competitions for the German side this season.
And having signed for Leipzig from sister club RB Salzburg in June 2015 for around £3.5million, the Bundesliga club would be sure to make a huge profit.
Since making his full international debut in 2012, Sabitzer has clocked up seven goals in 42 games for Austria.
The 25-year-old is said to be a leader off the pitch as well as on it which could be useful to Arsenal and Spurs who both face losing their captains in the summer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s £300,000-a-week wage demands could force the Gunners into selling him at the end of the season.
Although the striker recently claimed he is “happy” at the Emirates despite the uncertainty over his future.
And Tottenham ace Harry Kane is said to prefer a summer move to Manchester United rather than hang around at Spurs for a major rebuild under Jose Mourinho.
However, if either side are to land Sabitzer, they will have to fight off interest from AC Milan who are also said to be keen.
