The Magpies boss has refused to comment on the speculation linking his club with a move for the out-of-favour Gunners player
The Switzerland international has been linked with a January exit after a clash with Gunners supporters. He was substituted off in Arsenal’s frustrating 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in which they had been 2-0 up after less than 10 minutes.
While the Bundesliga appeared to be the Swiss midfielder’s most likely destination, Newcastle have emerged as surprise candidates for his signature, and Magpies manager Bruce was asked to comment on these reports.
The former Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and Hull City boss admitted his admiration for Xhaka but refused to comment on the speculation that he was interested in bringing the player to Tyneside.
"Granit Xhaka? Look, I was only in the job two weeks and I was linked with 42 players. So I am not going to comment on anybody else's players,” Bruce said in a press conference.
"He is a very good player."
Bruce will reportedly be given money to spend this winter as he looks to keep Newcastle in the Premier League, although Xhaka is reportedly valued at around £30 million (€34.8m/$38.3m) and earns a sizeable wage packet at the Emirates Stadium.
Newcastle already have a number of central midfield players at the club, including Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey and the Longstaff brothers, among others, meaning either a change in system or the exit of some of the current personnel may be in order.
Yidbcmrt
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that where xhaxa should play emery is stupid
seyckmnprs
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Xhaka could stay while Emery go. Probably, different coach might use him in his right roll. Xhaka is a good player actually. Am a die hard fan anyway
Biyabeoz
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United should exchange xhaka with Erick Baily
Nocdekmprt
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yeah...i agree that xhaka is a good player...and he likes to shoot from outside the box..that's what we need too..other defenders now wont be worried too much because they know that most arsenal forward wont shoot from outside the box..apart from xhaka being a good DMF too...except for the cards..
Yeah
King_Vizier
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can't believe xhaka was voted Captain
liocery
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Xhaka has height and physical advantages, areas where Arsenal are lacking. I wish Emery could turn the Switzerland national team captain into the type of player Arsenal crave for. Another player with similar features Arsenal are likely to lose is Kolasinac, I really don't think Emery can get the best out of this beast. O how things have fallen apart at the Emirates.
yeah...i agree that xhaka is a good player...and he likes to shoot from outside the box..that's what we need too..other defenders now wont be worried too much because they know that most arsenal forward wont shoot from outside the box..apart from xhaka being a good DMF too...except for the cards..
Sosst
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Take him pls,Arsenal should send emery also💡🤣
Atsad
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I just hope he stays in the Premier League
Lihbdmnu
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you don't know what u have until it is gone
very true
ShidAfter1
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Take Him and Emery as addition
Assessawega
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Tbh i dont really want xhaka to leave just want him to get better
I never hated him tbh he can be annoying when he makes a mistake but refs are really harsh on him also in my opinion he makes the squad a little better he can play or somewhat play many positions, very versatile
Nocdekmprt
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Xhaka has height and physical advantages, areas where Arsenal are lacking. I wish Emery could turn the Switzerland national team captain into the type of player Arsenal crave for. Another player with similar features Arsenal are likely to lose is Kolasinac, I really don't think Emery can get the best out of this beast. O how things have fallen apart at the Emirates.
DelinoArsenal
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Tbh i dont really want xhaka to leave just want him to get better
all of u hated him so why now
DelinoArsenal
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you don't know what u have until it is gone
Charlesugwu
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Xhaka goes to any other Premier league team, Arsenal are in hot pursuit of CL spot, they are very close yet very far as other CL contenders are knocking at the door. It's the penultimate game of the season, Arsenal playing the team Xhaka has joined. It's the dying moments of the game, tied at 1-1. Xhaka shoots a thunderbolt from outside of the box and Arsenal lose it 1-2, all hopes of CL spot is gone. Xhaka cups his ear and comes to Emrey.. and tells him in the softest & coldest voice:- "When will you leave? How many more players will you sacrifice?" and goes to the tunnel. HOW ABOUT THIS PLOT?? 😉
the plot is damn good
AlbertTomlinson
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Sell him to Man U, Man Utd need him
ChivasNH
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go to man u
Assessawega
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Tbh i dont really want xhaka to leave just want him to get better
BlueLionn
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Tottenham please buy him
ishti
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Xhaka goes to any other Premier league team, Arsenal are in hot pursuit of CL spot, they are very close yet very far as other CL contenders are knocking at the door. It's the penultimate game of the season, Arsenal playing the team Xhaka has joined. It's the dying moments of the game, tied at 1-1. Xhaka shoots a thunderbolt from outside of the box and Arsenal lose it 1-2, all hopes of CL spot is gone. Xhaka cups his ear and comes to Emrey.. and tells him in the softest & coldest voice:- "When will you leave? How many more players will you sacrifice?" and goes to the tunnel. HOW ABOUT THIS PLOT?? 😉
susdlmpr
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manU sud look at xhaka in d january window n not d softie erikson
johbckmrs
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i think he better get out of Arsenal no fans no play
Mermothek10
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that's why they should buy him.. coz he's "very good"