Should Arsenal consider using Granit Xhaka in tempting Leverkusen to give us Moussa Diaby?

Arsenal are reportedly planning a swap deal involving Granit Xhaka and Moussa Diaby. Xhaka has been a key player for the Gunners this season, but he is facing limited opportunities next term with Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his midfield with players like Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is apparently interested in bringing Xhaka back to the Bundesliga, and Arsenal are hoping to use the deal as leverage to sign Diaby.

The 23-year-old Diaby is enjoying a brilliant season at Leverkusen, scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions. He has been linked with a number of top clubs, including Arsenal, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal have been tracking Diaby for two years, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano in CaughtOffside’s substack channel, and they are believed to be willing to pay around £50 million for his services. Leverkusen are likely to demand a higher fee, but they may be willing to negotiate if it means bringing Xhaka back to the Bundesliga.

The swap deal would be a win-win for both clubs. Arsenal would get a talented young winger, while Leverkusen would get a experienced midfielder who can help them challenge for European football next season.

It remains to be seen whether the deal will be possible, but it is certainly an interesting possibility. It certainly sounds good to me if Arteta is serious about revamping the Gunners midfield and also adding quality to our strike force…


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5 Comments

  1. Absolutely not!

    Why get rid of your best central midfielder after the season he’s just had, when we need more depth for the CL next season?

    Under Arteta, he’s been one of most consistent performers, always fit, and a real leader. Obviously we need an upgrade long-term, but we’ll still need him in the short-term at the very least.

    Amazing turnaround when you consider how bad he was under Wenger and Emery, and most of the fanbase wanting him out.

  2. Xhaka is a team player that demonstrates an abundance of leadership which are good traits in a person to stick around the club even when not playing, but if he does wants to go he should be allowed to.

    Am told the German club is preparing to offer Xhaka a much longer contract.

    But yes I like Diaby, he’s an accomplish speed monster winger, the gaffer could pull off a master stroke by signing Tapsoba in the same breath.

    Tapsoba is a physical commanding 6′ 3″ defender that will keep Saliba honest, he could even plays ahead of the Frenchman at times

  3. Why are there people who want to unsettle players, and/or Arsenal as a team just as progress and success become real at the Emirates? Who doesn’t realise the role Xhaka is playing in this Arsenal team?
    Let’s talk about shipping ESR out instead. That ould make good Businness sense.

  4. What do we lose if we have both Xhaka and whosoever is signed? What is the guarantee that Rice would bench Xhaka ? We continue to underestimate Xhaka ?

    Look at what having Jorginho has done for us this half season. Why would Xhaka want to leave Arsenal now when all is looking up for the club? Will Leverkusen be in UCL next season? If not, why would he spurn Champions League for Bundesliga ?

    Besides, I doubt Arteta wld fancy Xhaka leaving bcos he’s one of his most dependable players. They understand and respect each other.

    For me , bring in Rice/ Caicedo/ Zubimendi/ Sergio M-Savic( or any other Arteta decides) AND KEEP XHAKA….

    1. There is no guarantee Rice can bench Xhaka based on what we can see of both of them this season except the favoritism that new expensive signings enjoy of course.

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