Granit Xhaka Close To AS Roma Move

Granit Xhaka has been given the green light to leave Arsenal for AS Roma.

Jose Mourinho is pursuing the player based on what he has seen from him over the past few years.

When asked about his rumoured links to Roma, Xhaka said, “That makes you proud…Of course I read the rumors too. But now I’m one hundred percent focused on the national team. That’s more important than Arsenal or rumors right now.

“I still have a two-year contract in London. And at Arsenal, they know what they got in me. When the time comes and we can, may or have to talk about a transfer, I’ll be here.

“Honestly: I didn’t hear what Mourinho said. But that makes you proud. Everyone knows Mourinho, knows what he has achieved. Mourinho knows how to win titles. You can now see what work I have done over the past few years.”

Mourinho himself has praised Xhaka heavily before. The Portuguese boss said, “Granit Xhaka is the main man in the entire Arsenal midfield, you can’t see it unless I lend you one of my eye. Without him, Arsenal is lost. He is a leader. Remember, mistakes are made by humans.”

Reports suggest that Arsenal have turned down Roma’s first offer of €15m. With two years left on his deal, Xhaka is valued much higher in the market. Arsenal will want to get the most out of his sale so that they can bring in able replacement.