Roma in advanced talks to bring Granit Xhaka
It is an open secret that Roma need to sign a midfielder.
British source claim that Roma are in advanced talks to bring Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka.
The 28-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
The Switzerland international joined Arsenal from Borussia Mönchengladbach for a fee in the region of 45 million euros in July 2016. His contract expires in the summer of 2023.
The midfielder has banged in one goal and provided two assists in 45 matches this term on all fronts.
The 28-year-old is considered to be one of the best midfielders in Switzerland.
Xhaka has also left his mark at the international stage after netting 12 goals in 92 senior appearances for the Switzerland national team.
His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Roma.
Roma are looking to sign a midfielder and have identified the 28-year-old as potential transfer target.
Jose Mourinho is a firm fan of Arsenal midfielder and Roma could make a move for the player if the financial aspect makes sense.
The Italian giants are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.
Granit Xhaka can play multiple positions in midfield. His arrival would give Roma some much needed tactical flexibility.
According to the report, “Mourinho was appointed boss of the Italian side earlier this month. It came little more than two weeks after he was sacked by Tottenham. But the Portuguese coach is now preparing to lead Roma’s charge back up the table. They finished 7th in Serie A in 2020/21, their joint lowest placing in the last 10 years. To do so, he is expected to make a number of changes to the squad. Spurs duo Lucas Moura and Erik Lamela are among those being linked. But his most discussed target is on the other side of North London. Mourinho has previously spoken positively of Xhaka and is now attempting to lure him to the Stadio Olimpico. So far, the player’s price has been a stumbling block. The Gunners are asking for around €25m, but Roma are hoping to reduce that. Their opening bid of €13m was rejected.”
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AS Roma have to fork out a huge transfer fee if they are genuinely interested in the Switzerland international.
It is claimed that Arsenal are open to letting Xhaka go.
Good signing for Roma?
If Granit Xhaka is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Roma.
Xhaka has all the skillset required to be a success story at Roma. Therefore, it makes sense for Mourinho to step up his attempts to bring the Switzerland midfielder to Serie A side.
It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the next few weeks.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
