Bayer Leverkusen have secured a deal for Josip Drmic from Nurnberg.

Drmic has become one of the best young strikers in the Bundesliga, scoring 17 goals in 33 games.

Drmic had also been lined to Arsenal.

"With this commitment, we have set a clear sign of our future direction ," Leverkusen sporting director Michael Schade said.

"Josip Drmic has proved his class last year in the Bundesliga - he is one of the outstanding goalscorers in the Bundesliga.

"With him, we want to increase our offensive qualities again significantly as the team prepare for the renewed assault on the Champions League."