Granit Xhaka is closing in on a £21.5 million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen football.london understands.
Reports had previously suggested that the Swiss international was set join Leverkusen for a fee in the region of £13m. Now though, it is thought that the two clubs are thought to have agreed a €25m fee that will see the 30-year-old secure a return to the Bundesliga.
Xhaka was a key player for Arsenal last season scoring nine goals and grabbing seven assists in a more advanced role. The Swiss international has just 12 months remaining on his contract as things stand though and the decision has been taken to cash in. After weeks of speculation it is now thought that Xhaka will seal his move to Germany in the coming days.
