Granit Xhaka's expected exit from Arsenal has caused quite the division among supporters. While it shows the Gunners ambition to continue improving, the Switzerland international was a key figure to their 2022/23 Premier League title push and allowing him to leave this summer when depth in midfield is desperately needed does throw up some questions.
Nonetheless, it appears Xhaka is the one pushing for the move in search of a new challenge and his next destination will be Germany. football.london understands he is an advanced talks to complete a £13million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen with Xhaka himself appearing to say his goodbyes at Emirates Stadium last weekend in the 5-0 win over Wolves where he grabbed a brace.
Attention must now swiftly turn to wrapping up a deal for his replacement along with agreeing terms for the Gunners to sign Declan Rice from West Ham. Prior to news of Xhaka's impending departure, two midfielders being signed by the Gunners this summer was a real possibility with the hope being one will be Rice.
