“It is the league that offers the most competition, it is the most open, the most hard-fought and the most spectacular.”
He would go on to join Bayern 12 months later but having seen his role diminish of late, a move to England may appeal.
Foot Mercato say Tolisso is not against leaving Bayern, where he is under contract until June 2022.
No potential transfer fee is mentioned, although he would likely command a fee of between £20m and £30m.
The north London club might see him as a replacement for Dani Ceballos, who is on loan at the Gunners from Real Madrid.
The Spaniard is unlikely to make his switch permanent, however.