Pep Guardiola has already explained why Ilkay Gundogan will be the perfect signing for Arsenal with Granit Xhaka expected to leave. The Switzerland international has been heavily linked with an exit from the Emirates Stadium recently, and Mikel Arteta appears to be preparing for his departure.
football.london understands that Xhaka is in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over of potential move in the summer. It's said that a deal, which would see the Swiss join the Bundesliga outfit for €15million (£13million), is on the verge of being completed, with a contract until 2027 is on the table.
Xhaka has played an integral role in the Gunners' success this season and Gundogan has reportedly been identified as potential replacement. If Pep Guardiola's latest praise for the Germany international is anything to go by then Arsenal certainly seem to be on the right track.
