VfL Wolfsburg have told Julian Draxler he will not be given permission to leave the club this summer.

The German winger is a serious target for Arsenal and recently indicated that he is keen to depart the Volkswagen Arena for a bigger club in the current transfer window.

22-year-old Draxler made it clear to German publication Bild that he is keen to exit Wolfsburg before the new season commences.

"The situation with me is that I made it clear to (coach) Dieter Hecking after we were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the semi-final that I would like to leave Wolfsburg," he said.

"The coach has known about this for three weeks."

The former Schalke ace then added: "When I joined, I was assured - verbally - that I could leave the club whenever the opportunity arose.

"Both Hecking and (sporting director) Klaus Allofs said this. It was clear that Wolfsburg had good prospects, but also that they were a springboard for me.

"It was always clear to everybody that I would like to join a top club in Europe, if I were to get the chance."

However, Wolfsburg have countered that by releasing a statement suggesting there is no such clause and Draxler will remain with the club for the 2016/17 campaign.

"This is confirmed by a release clause stipulated with Julian Draxler and his management which only comes into force in the summer of 2017," read the statement.

"Wolfsburg will not transfer Julian Draxler during the current transfer period. Wolfsburg have explained to Julian Draxler once again in a talk that his express to leave the club cannot be accommodated."