- Granit Xhaka’s spouse is reportedly eager to return to Germany, sparking rumours of a possible transfer to Bayer Leverkusen for the Arsenal midfielder.
- Arsenal could also be prepared to promote Xhaka for round €15m (£13m), a extra reasonably priced determine than the €30m quoted final yr.
- Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes confirms summer time overhaul plans however stays tight-lipped on Xhaka’s potential transfer to the German membership.
Studies in current days have advised that Bayer Leverkusen are taken with signing Granit Xhaka from Arsenal this summer time, and the Impartial declare the midfielder may properly be on the transfer.
In keeping with Mark Mann-Bryans’ report, Arsenal can be prepared to let Xhaka go away in the event that they obtain a proposal they deem acceptable within the upcoming window.
German outlet Kicker declare Xhaka’s spouse is eager to return to Germany, the place she initially met the Arsenal man throughout his time with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Kicker report that Arsenal would promote Xhaka for round €15m (£13m), which is a extra reasonably priced determine for Leverkusen than the €30m they had been apparently quoted final yr.
Responding to the rumours, Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes refused to particularly tackle Xhaka, however confirmed they’re planning a summer time overhaul.
“We’re wanting on the market to see what prospects there are to enhance our staff,” Rolfes stated. “I don’t need to touch upon particular person gamers.
“There will likely be an upheaval in our staff. We’re making an attempt to herald new concepts. We need to enhance the staff. Our ambitions gained’t be decrease subsequent season.
“We’ll do good issues in the summertime and have a superb staff!”
Whether or not there’s any reality to those claims stays to be seen. Xhaka has performed a key function in a robust Arsenal staff this yr, so on the floor you’d assume a departure was unlikely.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect are lastly set to return to the Champions League, giving Xhaka a possibility to play within the competitors for the primary time in years.
On the similar time, the Gunners are extensively reported to be pursuing offers for midfielders this summer time. Maybe that may persuade Xhaka to leap ship earlier than he’s pushed.