Granit Xhaka’s transfer to Arsenal is reportedly set to be confirmed by Monday evening.
Images were leaked on social media on Saturday of Xhaka apparently posing in Arsenal’s new kit for next season, which comes just 24 hours after the Switzerland international arrived in London to complete the move.
Xhaka is a Gunner! pic.twitter.com/Z6FNKlOpii
— SupremeXhaka (@SupremeAFC) May 21, 2016
And according to the London Evening Standard Arsenal will announce the signing of the 23-year-old central player by Monday.
The report also claims that the North London club will now quickly turn their attention to making further additions, with a front-line addition a priority.
The source suggests that Arsene Wenger has agreed to pay around £33.8 million for the Borussia Monchengladbach captain, suggesting that the French manager is now willing to splash the cash to secure the progression of his side.
Xhaka played 27 times in the Bundesliga this season, scoring three goals, and the midfielder was given a rousing reception by fans on what appeared to be his final game for the club last weekend.
After that match, Xhaka confirmed his future would be resolved prior to this summer’s European Championships, and it seems the midfielder is now set to contend for a regular starting berth at the Emirates Stadium.
His combative nature will be an asset to the Gunners’ ranks, though his tendency to receive cards (seven yellows and three reds in the Bundesliga this term) is slightly concerning.
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