Will Bayern intervene?: The Xhaka deal falters over details

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Granit Xhaka scores twice in Arsenal’s 5-0 home win against Wolverhampton to end the season. These are likely to be his last two goals for the Gunners as the national captain is looking to leave. After seven years in London, the road must lead back to the Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen is the target, the club wants Xhaka and Xhaka wants to go to Leverkusen. However, the deal isn’t perfect.

As the German “Kicker” writes, the two clubs have not yet agreed and are currently negotiating. Accordingly, Arsenal should demand about 15 million euros for the midfielder.

Desired candidate is courted

But the transfer fee is probably not the biggest problem for Arsenal, because they probably don’t want to let the Swiss go until a successor has been found for him. And that search turns out to be more difficult than expected.

Arsenal’s dream solution Declan Rice (24) is courted, he is the dream player of Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel (48). Phone calls have already been made with the residents of Munich. So does Bayern ignite the league competitor from Leverkusen in between?

Arsenal’s advantage over the German champions: According to Focus.de, Rice would probably prefer to stay in the Premier League.

More than 100 million for Xhaka’s estate?

But Arsenal also has well-known competition there. Chelsea and Manchester United are said to have reached out to the midfield director of West Ham United with their million-dollar transmitters. The price tag of more than 100 million euros shouldn’t make poker any easier either.

Moises Caicedo (21) of Brighton and Ilkay Gündogan (32) of ManCity are traded as other candidates for Xhaka’s successor to the Gunners. Caicedo, which also cost more than 100 million, already failed an attempt in the winter and Barcelona would have the best chances with Gündogan, who is free.

Fans pay tribute to Xhaka

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, has yet to hear about his midfielder’s departure. “That’s new to me,” he says after reporting to Wolves about the rumours. Xhaka has a key role in the team and he is happy that everyone appreciates his work.

Xhaka is also appreciated by Arsenal fans. When he was substituted in the 75th minute of the game, they chanted “Granit Xhaka, we want you to stay”. (byl)

Source : Blick