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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Granit Xhaka's wife could have final say in Arsenal transfer decision this summer

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with an Emirates exit after seven years at the club and his wife Leonita may hold the cards to his club future.

The previously much-maligned midfielder has enjoyed a transformational season at the heart of the Gunners midfield and played a vital role in Mikel Arteta's system and Arsenal's title charge. Xhaka earned plenty of plaudits for his most recent display at Newcastle and has also managed to increase his goal tally this term.

Therefore, it comes as quite the shock that the 30-year-old is now being touted with a return to the Bundesliga amid interest from Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. Xhaka's current Arsenal deal expires next summer, meaning this coming window presents the Gunners' last chance to recoup any kind of fee for the Switzerland international.

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