Granit Xhaka ‘offered the chance to join Bayer Leverkusen’ with Arsenal looking to bring in winger Moussa Diaby as part of the deal
- Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is being targeted by Bayer Leverkusen
- Mikel Arteta will not stand in Xhaka’s way if the midfielder wants to leave
- If Xhaka joins Leverkusen Arsenal may attempt to bring in winger Moussa Diaby
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has reportedly been offered the chance to join Bayer Leverkusen.
According to The Sun, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not stand in Xhaka’s way if he wants to depart.
Xhaka has been a key player for the Gunners this season as they have exceeded expectations by challenging for the Premier League title.
However, if he was to remain at Arsenal next season then the Switzerland international wouldn’t be guaranteed a regular starting berth, especially if Declan Rice joins the Gunners from West Ham.
Xhaka possesses previous experience of playing in the Bundesliga from his time at Borussia Monchengladbach, who he played for between 2012 and 2016.
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka has reportedly been offered the chance to join Bayer Leverkusen
Mikel Arteta will not stand in Xhaka’s way if the midfielder decides to leave Arsenal
If Xhaka heads to Leverksuen then Arsenal could look to bring in Moussa Diaby as part of the deal.
A talented winger, Diaby has scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists for Leverkusen so far this season.
The 23-year-old has been capped by France on ten occasions since making his senior international debut in 2021.
If Xhaka joins Leverkusen then Arsenal could look to sign Moussa Diaby as part of the deal
Xhaka has been at Arsenal for nearly seven years and has made 294 appearances for the club.
Having previously mainly been used in a deeper role, he has thrived as a more advanced midfielder.
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