Hey Granit Xhaka fans! Spoiler alert! This article is not for you. by Darren
It is fairly obvious that Arsenal have plans to let go of some of their key stars this season as improved replacements are being tageted by Arteta and Edu. Granit Xhaka, who has made 32 league appearances in this campaign already, has been named as one star who could be on his way out.
After seven years at the Emirates, the club wants to cash in on him. Apparently, Mikel Arteta has decided it’s about time to move on from the Swiss international. Sometime back, many wouldn’t object to the 2016 Wenger signing leaving.
Before Arteta joined, many Gooners had issues with him. However, the Spaniard found a way to get the best out of him by switching him from defensive to attacking duties. Xhaka has been impressive in his performance as the No. 8 player; this season, he has five league goals and five assists. Even so, it now seems that at Arsenal, he has run his course.
Arteta wants someone fresh with younger legs in his position, and maybe someone who is more able to control their emetion.
with David Ornstein’s claims about Arsenal’s four-man midfield transfer wishlist, of Mohammed Kudus, Mason Mount, Declan Rice, and Moises Caicedo, we can imagine the revolution he’s planning for his midfield.
Of the four, Mohammed Kudus and Mason Mount are two of the finest attacking midfielders that are likely and capable targets. Either of the two could capably replace Xhaka in Arteta’s line-up. If not the two, there’s also Declan Rice (presumably Arsenal’s top summer target), who can also play as a No. 8.
So for Xhaka fans, you may only have five games to enjoy his services. Although there’s a chance he may not leave. But even if he stays, I doubt next season he’ll be a starter.
Darren N
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Keep doubting Xhaka at your own peril, he is a fierce fighter and keep winning over the coaches with his determination, i can bet you he is going no where.
What a strange article – I thought anyone who wears the Arsenal shirt was supported by the fans.
I’m not sure why these rumours a pit any of our players are circulating with games still to play.
Does anyone in their right mind think that MA would start undermining his squad by mentioning individual first team players he wants to sell to the media?
As for Saliba, he also has a big decision to make and, from hisworrds and actions, I believe he will sign a new contract, along with Saka.
**about our players **
Ken 1945, don’t worry he’ll stay. This injury has been a disappointment though and it seems it’s going to take time to sort out. He’s being worked on by our physios so he will probably be grateful for that and stay. Am I being naive ? I know what back injuries can be like, lower lumber, discs etc. If a player has never had a back issue before, it comes as a real fright. Sometimes you’ve just got to play through the pain. Of course it depends what the issue is.
David Ornstein seems to be extremely busy lately fabricating fake stories about Arsenal players at this critical point of our season.
Is he really a fan of the club? Late me take a guess: NO. Then what could be his motivation. Another guess: Just clickbait to generate traffic for his flagging magazine….which shall remain nameless. (Sorry Ornstein, no more free promotion for you or your magazine).
If we get a good offer for any of our 28+ year-old players, I believe Arsenal will sell the player. We’ve also got Smith-Rowe, Trossard and Vieira for the left AM role
It’s not an AM role, though, and none of them have shown they can play that position effectively – yet (I think only Vieira has even had a chance?). While xhaka is not a brilliant defensive midfielder, he does a great job supporting partey when required, and does have defensive instincts – any long term replacement would also need to have strong positional awareness (at a minimum) imo.
Please don’t mention Vieira in central midfield. He’s been so poor and disappointing, clearly not suited to that position.
He lacks the grit, fight, intelligence, and willpower Santi had when he played the position. It’s clear what Arteta wants from that position but it’s clearly not Vieria. EsR a better fit looking within the team, Caicedo a good fit looking outside the team, Onana even.
Thought the writer was about to divulge something concrete about Xhaka.
Bizzare article.
Darren N ,,,,, who the hell is Darren N in his own lunch break. Most of his articles barely have much weight to them
I believe we could do with having more creativity in that role, our front five would be more deadly with it. Though I agree that he will also have to be a good presser and have natural defensive instincts too, a bit of an all-rounder is needed
How does this writer know that the club want to cash in on Xhaka and that Arteta wants to move on from him. Has Arteta personally phoned the writer and discussed it with him….no, I didn’t think so. It may happen of course but it is pure speculation.