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Tom Canton

Granit Xhaka offered Arsenal escape route as Youri Tielemans arrival to limit opportunities

Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal future remains in a consistent state of uncertainty every summer. Despite signing a new contract with the club last year, his long-term potential with Arsenal has never been assured.

football.london understood that Roma were expected to return this summer to agree on a potential deal after missing out on the Swiss last year. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has always been very keen on the former club captain but interest in Youri Tielemans looks to have put pressure on Xhaka’s position.

Now though, the Mirror claim that Bayer Leverkusen are considering a move for Xhaka. Having qualified for the Champions League they look at the 29-year-old as an experienced option who would strengthen their bid for the European elite trophy.

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