XHAKLASH

Xhaka wants Arsenal showdown talks and ‘can’t accept what’s happened’ after captaincy strip over ‘f*** off’ row

GRANIT XHAKA has told Arsenal he wants showdown talks about leaving in January.

And the Swiss midfielder, who has been stripped of the Gunners captaincy, said he "can't accept" what has gone on.

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Granit Xhaka is ready to hold showdown talks over his futureCredit: Getty - Contributor

Boss Unai Emery has sidelined Xhaka since the 27-year-old sensationally told club fans to "f*** off" during the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last month.

The ex-Borussia Monchengladbach skipper has since attracted interest from Newcastle, Milan rivals AC and Inter and his old club in Germany.

Xhaka scored in Switzerland's 6-1 win over Gibraltar on Monday that sent them to the Euro 2020 finals.

He told Swiss broadcaster SRF: "I have a clear idea as to how things should proceed, and Arsenal know this as well.

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And matters came to a head on October 27 when Xhaka's temper boiled over as supporters booed him following Emery's decision to sub him against Palace.

Arsenal lie sixth in the Premier League, 17 points behind leaders Liverpool.

They host struggling Southampton on Saturday.

Unai Emery admitted he doesn't know if Xhaka will play for the club againCredit: AFP or licensors
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