Granit Xhaka all-but confirms Roma transfer to link up with Jose Mourinho as he says ‘Arsenal know what I want to do’
GRANIT XHAKA has all-but confirmed that he wants to quit Arsenal for Roma and link up with Jose Mourinho.
The midfielder is currently on international duty at Euro 2020 and is preparing to face France in the last-16 tonight.
Ahead of that match he was asked about his future amid intense speculation he is being targeted by new Roma boss Mourinho.
The Serie A club have already had a £13million bid rejected by the Gunners for the star.
Now Xhaka has made it clear that he is desperate for an agreement to be reached and that he wants to leave North London.
He said:: “Arsenal know what I want to do… it is very beautiful here [in Rome].”
Roma’s opening offer fell short of Arsenal’s valuation of the 28-year-old, who is contracted until 2023.
Xhaka was signed for £35m in 2016 so the Gunners are unwilling to sell for such a low amount.
Xhaka has had a mixed career at the Emirates but has been a regular over the last five years, making 220 appearances in total.
He was made Arsenal captain by Unai Emery in 2019 but a high profile bust-up with the fans saw him lose that honour.
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Meanwhile, Roma are also closing in on signing Rui Patricio as part of their rebuild.
Mourinho’s men are in talks to sign the Wolves goalkeeper as well as Xhaka.
The Portuguese boss and stopper share the same agent, Jorge Mendes, which is perhaps why personal terms have been agreed without the clubs agreeing a fee.
Roma will negotiate a price with Wolves to seal the move, though a £6.8m bid has already been rejected.
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