Arsenal transfer news: Leaked photos appear to show Granit Xhaka signing for Gunners as he models new kit
LEAKED photos of Granit Xhaka suggest he has signed for Arsenal.
The Switzerland star, 23, was snapped wearing the Gunners’ new kit, which has not officially been unveiled yet.
Arsenal have been negotiating with Borussia Monchengladbach for months now over a transfer for the £25million midfielder.
Xhaka underwent a medical at the Emirates yesterday and the club expected him to sign at the club within 72 hours.
Manchester City were also in the hunt for Bundesliga ace but the pictures, tweeted by user Valon Demiri, imply they have missed out on their target.
Xhaka recently claimed he wished to have his future sorted before Euro 2016 kicks off.
He has been named in Vladimir Petkovic’s provisional 28-man Switzerland squad ahead of next month’s tournament in France.
Xhaka said: “I would like to know before the European Championship, where I play next year. I do not know if there is an offer.”
“I do not know if there is an offer. I’ve had four beautiful years at Monchengladbach and owe the club a lot. If it is true what the media write, we sit down together and decide.”
Arsene Wenger has suffered a midfield exodus this summer.
Mikel Arteta played his last Arsenal game against Aston Villa on Sunday, while Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini are also on their ways out of the club.
Wenger has made his intentions clear for next season as he prepares a bid to make Juventus striker
Alvaro Morata his highest paid player on £155,000-a-week.
The Gunners have already bid for Bolton defender Rob Holding.
And a sensational double swoop for Leicester heroes Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante is also believed to be on the cards this summer.