Werder Bremen’s Per Mertesacker admits move to the Premier League is ‘attractive’

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Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker says he is “attracted” by the Premier League but will put talks of his future on hold until the end of the season.

The centre-back is currently involved in a relegation fight in the Bundesliga after a less-than-impressive season, though he has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Liverpool.

“England has been an issue for a few years now, but I cannot make a decision yet,” he told Die Welt newspaper.

“Of course the Premier League is attractive, but right now there is only one issue for me and that is avoiding the drop.”

The 26-year-old is rather focusing his attentions on his own form rather than any move abroad.

“There are just so many different reasons which all came together,” he added.

“But I believe that it happens now and again that somebody does not play one season at the very highest level.

“You have to go through a dip to improve.

“We are not machines who always work, but that does not detract from the fact that we cannot repeat such a terrible season.”

Bremen currently lie 12th in the Bundesliga but remain just four points off the relegation zone with seven games remaining.