Granit Xhaka’s move to Arsenal is on the verge of being completed after pictures were leaked of the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder in an Arsenal shirt and outside the club’s London Colney training base, with an announcement expected later this weekend.
23-year-old Xhaka flew in to London on Friday to undergo a medical and finalise a deal with the Gunners, with reports of a £30m move being agreed between the Premier League and Bundesliga clubs.
With fans eager for the club to press on with their transfer business, the pictures will come as a huge relief given that the move appeared to be delayed due to Arsenal haggling over the transfer fee, but those fears appear to have been eased by the Swiss international’s arrival in London.
With Xhaka due to represent Switzerland at the Euro 2016 Championship next month, Arsenal have moved swiftly to secure his signature, and the deal is expected to now be a formality with the club preparing his announcement imminently.
With Mikel Arteta, Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini all departing the club following the expiry of their contracts, Arsenal are light in midfield, and Wenger’s admission that he will look to sign “two or three players” demonstrated the Frenchman’s eagerness to bring in reinforcements during the summer transfer window.
It is believed Xhaka is costing Arsenal £35 million pounds and the 23-year-old will pocket £120,000 pounds per week.
He is expected to add leadership, excellent technical ability and a taste, or tendency for red cards to their midfield.
XHAKA LEAGUE STATS 2015-16
Appearances: 27
Goals: 3
Shot accuracy: 50 %
Chances created: 22
Pass accuracy: 85%
Tackles won: 49 %
Yellow card: 7
Red card: 3
Red card: 3
Below is a video of Granit Xhaka goals, technicality and what he can offer
