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Luke Thrower

Arsenal handed Granit Xhaka transfer twist as Mikel Arteta puts Bayer Leverkusen move on hold

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka looked all but set to leave the club this summer after spending seven-years in north London, however the saga may have taken a twist. The Switzerland international has enjoyed his most successful season to date with the Gunners, moving to a more advanced midfield role.

It resulted in the 30-year-old managing his best attacking returns throughout his career, being involved in 16 goals across all competitions in the campaign. Though with just one-year remaining on his contract, an exit seems likely as rumours ramp up over a move to Bayer Leverkusen.

Xhaka is presumed to have played his last game at the Emirates Stadium, where he bagged a 15-minute brace against Wolves as a final farewell. "Well deserved. He’s had an incredible season," Mikel Arteta said of the atmosphere the star was greeted with during the clash.

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