Bayer Leverkusen have signed Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported the German club paid €25 million euros ($27.2m) for the 30-year old. Xhaka joins Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen after spending seven seasons with Arsenal in which he made 297 appearances, with ...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen is back on. The Switzerland international's switch had appeared in jeopardy over Arsenal's asking price. However, The Sun says there has now been movement in the last 24 hours, with Bayer willing to go to £21.5m for the midfielder. Xhaka's personal terms won't be a problem, with contract talks having been held before the end of...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka is reportedly edging ever closer to an Arsenal exit, with Bayer Leverkusen prepared to pay significantly more for the midfielder. WHAT HAPPENED? Football.London report that the Swiss international is closing in on a £21.5 million ($27.3m) transfer to the Bundesliga side, which is a significantly higher figure than the £13m ($16.5m) that was initially reported when the m...Full Story »

Southampton value Lavia, 19, at £45million but the Gunners now see the Belgian as a better option than Moises Caicedo of Brighton. Romeo Lavia is being eyed up by Arsenal as a potential midfield recruit Credit: Getty Declan Rice is set to sign for the Gunners in the coming weeks Credit: Getty Arsenal could face competition from Manchester City for Lavia, who included a buyback in last su...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped about the future of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka but was pleased to see him get the appreciation he deserved after their 5-0 thrashing of Wolves.Xhaka netted a first-half double in what is expected to be his final appearance for the Gunners with a summer exit to Bayer Leverkusen in the works and left the pitch to a standing ovation in the 75th minute with su...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka marked his farewell appearance for Arsenal with a brace to help the Premier League runners-up finish their fine campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Wolves.Xhaka is set to depart the Emirates this summer to join Bayer Leverkusen and signed off a rollercoaster seven years in north London on a high with a first-half double, although he did later miss a great chance for his hat-trick.It fa...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is gearing up to play his last home game for the club. The Swiss international has been with the Gunners for the past seven years. However, he is calling time on that Emirates Stadium stay, as he seeks a longer contract and regular first team football. Media reports in England and Germany have stated that Bayer Leverkusen are the favorites to secure Xhaka. D...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has dropped a heavy hint about his future at the club. The Swiss international is being linked with a move away from the Premier League giants. Xhaka, who has redeemed himself in the eyes of the supporters after an excellent season, is rumoured to be heading for Bayer Leverkusen. Speaking with reporters this weekend, he stated: "You will know next week (by Su...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN. The 30-year-old has a year remaining on his current contract and although the Gunners have an option to extend by a further year, sources say the club are yet to trigger the clause. That has created uncertainty in the midfielder's mind over his future and Leverkusen have looked to capitalise by appro...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka to leave Arsenal Granit Xhaka will leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun. The midfielder is wanted at Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could see Moussa Diaby head the other way. Ben Brereton Díaz confirms exit Ben Brereton Díaz has confirmed he will leave Blackburn at the end of the season. The 24-year-old will join Villarreal on a four-ye...Full Story »

Arsenal chiefs are prepared to sell senior pair Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka. Scotland fullback Tierney is a top summer target for Newcastle, knowing he has been frustrated after finding himself lose his first-choice status to Oleks Zinchenko. Midfielder Xhaka is also set to be sold, says the Daily Mail. The Swiss has just over a year to run on his deal and Arsenal would prefer to sell t...Full Story »

Arsenal are to trigger a 12-month clause in Granit Xhaka's contract to keep him at the Emirates until 2025. The 30-year-old Swiss international has emerged as one of the most influential players in Mikel Arteta's title-chasing squad this season. Now Arteta wants to reward that contribution by effectively tying the player to Arsenal for the rest of his career. Xhaka's current deal is set to ...Full Story »

ARSENAL midfielder Granit Xhaka shared pictures relaxing with his family on a yacht in Dubai following Switzerland's World Cup exit. The Gunners man, 30, headed to Qatar in scintillating form for Mikel Arteta's men. Granit Xhaka is relaxing in Dubai with his familyCredit: Instagram And he impressed in the Middle East as the Swiss beat Cameroon and Serbia on their way to the last 16. But they...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal beat PSV Eindhoven to secure qualification into the latter stages of the Europa League.The Gunners sit top of the Premier League and their domestic form has been replicated in Europe, Xhaka’s second-half strike earning a 1-0 victory which makes it four wins from four in Group A.The next task for Mikel Arteta’s side will be to g...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Jose Mourinho wants his players to act more like 'clowns' after Roma weren't given a penalty in their defeat over the weekend:   Xhaka , You've got it made   BUNDESLIGA HAS BEEN UNPREDICTABLE THIS SEASON!   MEANWHILE IN THE SERIE-A THIS WEEKEND :   The Teams at The Top of the Table of Their Domestic League at The First ...Full Story »

Granit Xhaka has insisted he wants achieve something special at Arsenal. Speculation has been rife around Xhaka's future, despite the Switzerland international signing a contract extension last summer. Roma are expected to reignite their interest in Xhaka this summer, but the 29-year-old has other plans, including getting closer to the Arsenal supporters. "I want to have a better relationsh...Full Story »

Arsenal are prepared to sell Granit Xhaka this summer. The midfielder remains a target for Roma, which made a serious attempt for him last year. Arsenal have set a valuation of €18m for Xhaka, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Gunners expect Roma to return for Xhaka towards the end of this season.Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could end up dramatically leaving the club in the coming days, if one admirer gets his wish. The controversial Swiss captain has divided opinion over his six years in north London and came very close to leaving the Emirates Stadium last summer for Roma. Now, manager Jose Mourinho is apparently keen on signing the player once more. Italian outfit Corriere dello...Full Story »

Arsenal will be without two key midfielders as they welcome Burnley to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Both Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are suspended for the game with the pair sent off in either leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of Liverpool.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s involvement remains up in the air while Cedric Soares (hip), Bernd Leno (back) and Calum ...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is suspended for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Liverpool following his red card during last week’s 0-0 draw between the teams at Anfield.The Gunners were forced to postpone Sunday’s derby with Tottenham due to a number of players being unavailable and boss Mikel Arteta admitted they still have “issues&rdq...Full Story »