As much as Arsenal is injecting some quality into their squad, some top stars will have to make room for these arrivals. Some Gooners will have to try other projects.
As we approached this transfer window, we believed that Granit Xhaka was leaving Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen. Although there’s a belief that Arteta would have loved him to stay, the feeling is that he’s going. Interestingly, we are already in July, and he has yet to leave; in fact, there’s not much progress in the media about his move to Leverkusen.
As per the Mirror, the Gunners are the ones holding the cards about the Swiss international’s future. The publication claims Arteta wanted to avoid allowing one of his dependable midfielders to leave before he was sure he had reliable options for his midfield going into next season.
With Havertz already signed and Rice’s £105 million deal set to be completed, Xhaka’s exit can be sanctioned. Such news may be good for Xabi Alonso, who is keen on the Gunner joining his project and signing a 4-year deal, but it will not be as easy as that.
For Xhaka to leave Arsenal, the club wants around £20 million to let him go. I guess now Leverkusen will show how much they want the 30-year-old.
Fortunately, one of the observations that’s been made about Havertz’s arrival is that he’s Granit Xhaka’s replacement. So Arsenal’s midfield remains in good hands.
Daniel O
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Why can’t Leverkusen pays a little more than £13 mill for a player they are offering a four year contract.
They are getting a player who is a natural born leader that will rarely miss a game
For EPL clubs 7 mil is nothing but for other league it is huge amount. We can see how the greatest club in the world like madrid, barca or bayern just back off when an EPL club enters the race. We haven’t heard any other club paying absurd amount of money for any players. Barca tried that but it went into bankruptcy, even PSG are cautiously spending these days.
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Am in agreement with you, but the premier league players are always overpriced.
Wenger use to complain about the this very fact.
But don’t you think Xhaka is worth a little more ?
The worst club ever in announcing a signing is Arsenal! If it’s not drawn out until your brain starts to disintegrate in anticipation, then it isn’t for us!!!
Ugh!!
It’s not signed yet as they were waiting until now to get the outlay in the next seasons spend rather than last season to get around FFP.
Yep July the 1st I believe GB which is today hopefully something to talk about Monday or Tuesday , what I’ve read is it’s close but still some details to get around from our perspective
Yes Dan kit I believe there are some details to iron out too.
West Ham could still reject Arsenal’s payment terms. If that happens, I think Arteta will force Xhaka to stay
Wouldn’t he be more likely to force Partey to stay?
Yes, if Rice is meant to be our new CDM, instead of becoming Xhaka’s replacement
Gai, I would rather force Pathey to stay and let Xhaka go Havertz has been signed. Then buy RLavia or Youssouf Fofana. I am sure Arsenal will sign DRice I don’t see Westharm rejecting 105M.
Yes, West Ham might accept Arsenal’s payment terms. I hope we can sell some players soon
I read this morning that it is Partey who wants to leave us he’s asked us to help him find another club the reason said it was because he didn’t want to play second fiddle to anyone
Shame if that’s true – I’d rather partey and rice played in the same team (assuming it’s rice he’s worried about), as that could be a formidable midfield for us.
Xhaka has nothing to do with Rice.
Aside from the silly mistake against Liverpool where he reacted to Trent Alexander Arnold’s provocation, I believe Xhaka had a fantastic season for Arsenal.
A few factors contributed to Arsenal’s collapse and one of them was Partey’s form in the last quarter of the season – I just don’t think he has the legs for a sustained challenge.
Apparently Partey is making noises about leaving the club and to be honest I would be happy with that. I would rather keep Xhaka – but as long as he is happy with that.
There is no need to buy Real madrid midfielder. Arteta should not allow the senior midfielders to go, xaka and Partey should remain in the team. We have many games to play this season, don’t just want to participate, we want to win trophies!
Since Partey’s Arsenal contract with Arsenal has not retired. But still remains 2 years to end. But
For the top quality he has and brings to the team. Arteta should refuse him his request to leave.
And if Xhaka stays, the possibility of Arsenal acquiring the services of a new top quality midfielder like of Lavia permanently or Tchouameni on loan this summer could be unlikely.
Not sure why Xhaka and Rice are mentioned in the same sentence, completely different positions (can finally say that after trying to play Xhaka at DM for 2 years and failing)
Since Partey’s Arsenal contract has not expired but still remains 2 years on it to end. But
For the top quality he has and brings to the team. Arteta should refuse him his request to leave on the flimsy excuse that he doesn’t to be a second fiddle to any midfielder in the will new looking Arsenal midfield personnel next season . This is unacceptable statement making that came from Partey if he has said so.
And if Xhaka stays, the possibility of Arsenal acquiring the services of a new top quality midfielder like of Lavia permanently or Tchouameni on loan this summer could be unlikely.
Nevertheless, Arsenal should insist on their £20m transfer out signing fee as the correct payment for Xhaka by any club side who wants him this summer.
Will Arsenal finally say goodbye to Xhaka after Declan Rice signs his contract?
No. After signing Havertz, Xhaka will go as soon as someone offers a fair price.
Partey will go once Dec signs his contract (and someone offers a fair price).
It’s high probability that Xhaka will leave if Havertz and Rice are confirmed. Leverkusen will be getting a high quality experience player. But at a cost. EPL cost. The EPL has become the very behemoth that they used to hate for other leagues. Thanks to Real Madrid, Barcelona and of course the worst offender of all, PSG, the whole EPL with Chelsea, Liverpool, both Manchester and now Arsenal had grew into a level where 30M for a player is cheap exchange. I’m not sure when this bubble gonna burst.