Granit Xhaka
Rio Ferdinand Reveals Concerns Over Martin Odegaard And Believes Two Players Can’t Be Relied Upon
Rio Ferdinand believes that the pressure of becoming captain on Martin Odegaard will cause a drop in performance and also has a lack of confidence in their midfield options. Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Friday night. The Gunners were exceptional in the first half-hour and Gabriel Martinelli gave them the lead, however Palace still had their chances through Eze and Edouard. With the game coming to an end Saka’s cross was diverted into Palace’s goal by Marc Guehi to cement Arsenal’s victory. Rio Ferdinand on Vibe With Five YouTube show revealed that he was not impressed with Martin Odegaards performance after being named captain and has concerns over Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey. A fellow pundit on the show said: “I reckon you nailed ...
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka sidelined for three months with injury
Arsenal have been handed a major injury blow with midfielder Granit Xhaka set to be sidelined for the next three months as per the Athletic. The Switzerland international picked up a medial knee ligament injury against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend and he had to be taken off towards the end of the game. The 29-year-old sustained the injury after a collision with Brazilian winger Lucas Moura. The Gunners made a dreadful start to their Premier League campaign with three consecutive defeats but they have just started to pick up form and the absence of Xhaka will come as a hammer blow for Mikel Arteta and his side. That Swiss midfielder has had a mixed time since moving to the Emirates from Borussia Monchengladbach but he is undoubtedly the best passer at the club and Arsenal will miss his ...
‘Deserves a protest’, ‘Really good’: Some Arsenal fans react to news regarding £35m star – report
Some Arsenal fans have produced a mixed reaction on Twitter with news emerging that Granit Xhaka has signed a new long-term contract. The Swiss was widely fancied to leave the Gunners earlier this summer after agreeing personal terms with Serie A club Roma. However, the Giallorossi could not meet the price tag of the Gunners, and Mikel Arteta recently confirming that Xhaka will stay. As per Swiss reporter Andreas Boeni, Xhaka has now put pen-to-paper on a new contract until the end of the 2024/25 season. The Gunners are yet to announce the deal, but there has already been a mixed response to the news on Twitter. There appears more opposition to the Gunners’ decision to extend Xhaka’s previous deal that was due to expire in June 2023. Xhaka new deal in itself deserves a protest — Raiden (@H...
£100,000-a-week star ‘expected’ to sign new four-year contract with Arsenal – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to sign a new four-year contract after a move to Roma failed to materialise, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Switzerland international was heavily touted to join the Giallorossi earlier this summer, and it was claimed that personal terms were already agreed. However, the Serie A outfit failed to meet the Gunners’ transfer demands, and Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Xhaka will be staying at the club. The club have now decided to renew his £100,000-a-week contract expiring in less than two years. He is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal until June 2025. Sportslens view: Xhaka had divided opinion among the Gunners fans with his ill-discipline and poor conduct on the playing field on several occasions. His shirt-throwing antics after...
£100,000-a-week Arsenal star could leave for €18m, transfer ‘expected’ next week – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could make the move to Roma next week ahead of their pre-season training camp in Portugal, Corriere dello Sport claims. The £100,000-a-week star has already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi, but there has been slow progress in terms of negotiating a transfer fee. The Gunners have remained firm on their €20 million asking price, but it is now reported that the Giallorossi are on the cusp of reaching a transfer agreement. Jose Mourinho’s side are prepared to pay €15m with €3m in the form of add-ons. A transfer is expected next week before the Giallorossi travel to Portugal. Sportslens view: The Gunners recently signed Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht, and the Belgian is likely to cover the void left by Dani Ceballos’ exit. They are...
‘Almost done’: Journalist confirms £100,000-a-week Arsenal star is close to summer exit
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is on the cusp of joining Serie A club Roma, Sky Sport Italy journalist Angelo Mangiante claims. The Switzerland international has already agreed personal terms with the Giallorossi, but the club have yet to finalise a transfer fee. The Gunners are looking for around €20 million for their former captain, and the Italian club have yet to meet their valuation. It is now reported that Roma manager Jose Mourinho is pushing for the transfer, and a deal is almost finalised between the clubs. The £100,000-a-week midfielder has been tipped to join Mourinho during Roma’s training camp in Portugal next week. Sportslens view: Mourinho tends to sign a central midfielder at every new club, and Xhaka has been identified as his prime transfer target this summer. ...
Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus enter race to sign Arsenal star valued at €20 million – report
Paris Saint-Germain have joined Roma and Juventus in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka this summer, Il Romanista report. The Switzerland international has been with the Gunners for the past five seasons, but he has been fancied to head for the exit door this summer. He has reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma, but there has been no progress over a transfer as they have yet to meet the Gunners’ demands. Juventus recently joined the pursuit of the 28-year-old, and it is now reported that Roma could face more competition in the form of Paris Saint-Germain. Sportslens view: Xhaka recently spoke glowingly about new Roma head coach Jose Mourinho and talked about his admiration for Rome. Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of Xhaka as well, and a move to the Giallorossi wou...
Arsenal set asking price for Granit Xhaka, Roma plan to propose swap deal – report
Arsenal have set their asking price for midfielder Granit Xhaka amid interest from Roma, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Switzerland international has been identified as the top transfer target for manager Jose Mourinho, who recently took charge of Roma. The club recently made a bid of €13 million plus add-ons for the midfielder, but the offer was immediately rejected by the Gunners. The north London club are looking for at least €20m million for Xhaka, but Roma are hopeful of negotiating a part-exchange deal. They are prepared to include either Amadou Diawara or Cengiz Under as a makeweight to land the former Borussia Monchengladbach captain. Sportslens view: Xhaka came close to leaving the Gunners for Hertha Berlin in January last year, but he was convinced to stay by manager Mike...
Journalist: Mourinho wants to sign in-demand £100k-per-week Arsenal star, club have opened talks
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could leave the club in the summer transfer window. According to reliable journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Xhaka is being wanted by several clubs, including Roma. The Serie A giants have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, and the Portuguese boss wants to sign Xhaka. Arsenal are expected to sell a host of players this summer as Mikel Arteta is looking to sculpt the squad to his own taste. Romano claims that Xhaka has the chance to leave the Gunners along with the likes of Willian, Hector Bellerin and others. Several Bundesliga clubs are keen to sign Xhaka, while Roma have opened talks with the player’s agents. Granit Xhaka has chances to leave Arsenal this summer as Willian, Hector Bellerin and many other players. 🚨 #AFC AS R...
Report: Arsenal staff are under the impression that five senior players want to leave the club
An in-depth “special report” has been published today by The Athletic regarding the current situation of Arsenal. Some comments from Arsenal insiders were interesting, particularly regarding Mikel Arteta’s approach to press conferences. His comments have raised concerns among some club members, with many feeling that “too much of what Mikel says publicly is not true”. The summer transfer window will be absolutely crucial for Arsenal. They are unlikely to operate on a high transfer budget, but massive rebuilding work is needed. The report claims that Arsenal staff are under the impression that at least five senior players — David Luiz, Willian, Bernd Leno, Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin — want to leave the club. Arsenal fans probably won’t...
Granit Xhaka sends message to Arsenal fans after howler vs Burnley
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka posted an apology on his Instagram account after he cost the Gunners a victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday. The Gunners made a fantastic start against the Clarets in the early Premier League kick-off and scored after just six minutes through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. They were handed a couple of chances to double their lead through Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka, but were unable to make the most of those opportunities. The Clarets eventually levelled the scores in the 39th minute and it was a pure gift by Xhaka, who was the centre of the attention against Sean Dyche’s side again. The Swiss was sent off during the reverse meeting at the Emirates Stadium in December before the Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat via an Aubameyang own goal. This time around, X...
‘Very unlucky’: Bernd Leno reacts to Granit Xhaka’s blunder vs Burnley
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has reacted to Granit Xhaka’s blunder during the club’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Burnley on Saturday. The Gunners took the lead after just six minutes through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and should have doubled the advantage with the chances handed to them. However, they ended up going into the break with the scores level after a horrendous mistake from Xhaka. The Swiss midfielder asked for the ball from Leno in the six-yard box and attempted to clear across the face of goal. Instead, the ball struck Chris Wood’s hip and bounced into an empty net with Leno rooted at the far post. That happened to be the final goal of the game despite chances for both sides for the remainder of the contest. Speaking after the draw, Leno said that the club have been successful i...
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