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Daily Mirror
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John Cross

Granit Xhaka faces Arsenal dilemma as Mikel Arteta's close friend revives transfer interest

Bayer Leverkusen are desperate to sign Granit Xhaka this summer.

The German club are targeting the Arsenal midfielder who has a year left on his contract with a further 12 month option.

Leverkusen tried for Xhaka last summer and their interest has not gone away with ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso - a close friend of Mikel Arteta - in charge at the Bundesliga giants.

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