New Xhaka bidder emerges as Arsenal handed boost with transfer windfall

Arsenal transfer news: Granit Xhaka has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen set for a deal - but a new bidder is said to be eying a deal

An offer is said to be prepared that would see Xhaka join on a three-year deal, with an option of an extra year added on top. The move from Thomas Tuchel to reinforce his central ranks could come as a boost to the Gunners, with interest shown from clubs elsewhere.

Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund have also been loosely tied with interest, all of which could spark a bidding war and drive his price up further.

Any move would spell an end to Xhaka's seven-year stay at the Emirates Stadium, where he has flipped between being a fan favourite, to something of a villain, only to return to club icon status. This season may be the ideal way for him to sign off too, having recorded his best ever goal involvement return with his new advanced position.

"Well deserved. He’s had an incredible season," the Spaniard said on his midfield general. "I think one year back I spoke to him and I told him ‘there’s a question mark on you, you have to deliver more, you have to be better, I’m going to challenge you to play here.’

"He went back and I think he started to train the next day. He came back in preseason four kilos less, fit, with this face *screws his face to show focus* and really willing to do it. He’s been exceptional. He’s been a key part of the team, the success of the team and I’m so happy everybody is appreciating what he’s done."

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