The planned Arsenal departure of Granit Xhaka is perhaps not a formality just yet.
Well before the summer transfer window had even opened, football.london reported that Xhaka was in advanced talks to sign for Bayer Leverkusen during this summer's transfer window in a deal worth €15million (£13million). The move looked to be on the verge of completion, but Arsenal were waiting to welcome some midfield replacements before giving the green light.
Over a month on from talks starting, one arrival in the middle of the park has already been confirmed in Kai Havertz with another expected to soon follow in Declan Rice. The £65million transfer for Havertz was confirmed on Wednesday evening, with a verbal agreement reached with West Ham for Rice the following day, yet there has been no significant update involving a departure for Xhaka.
