In courting Granit Xhaka, Bayer Leverkusen could take advantage of the 30-year-old’s family situation. As the ‘kicker’ reports, the Swiss player’s wife, whom he met during his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, would like to return to the Rhineland. Accordingly, the Werkself can count on a good chance of signing.
The trade magazine put the transfer demands from Arsenal, to which Xhaka is bound until 2024, at 15 million euros. A quite manageable sum for a player with the qualities of the left foot.
Second attempt
The ‘kicker’ also reports that the Leverkusen team approached the experienced midfielder last year. The Gunners are said to have demanded 30 million at the time.
In any case, one thing is certain: If Bayer can actually convince the 113-time national player of another adventure in the Bundesliga, it would be a real transfer coup. The possible change from Xhaka to the current sixth in the Bundesliga could be one of the most exciting transfer topics of the summer.
