ARSENAL are reportedly planning a shock switch for Granit Xhaka’s worldwide team-mate Djibril Sow from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Whereas the Gunners are presently focussed on staying on prime of the Premier League, supervisor Mikel Arteta has been looking forward to the low season.
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In accordance with studies, he needs to strengthen the squad’s central midfield and has elevated efforts to attempt to signal Djibril Sow through the summer season switch window.
It is thought that this would supply again as much as common starters Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
The Spanish supervisor signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January and bought Mohamed Elneny to signal a brand new contract in February, however is clearly nonetheless looking for new arrivals to assist bolster the squad.
26-year-old Sow will start the ultimate 12 months of this contract with German membership Eintracht Frankfurt in the summertime.
The participant has made it clear to Frankfurt he is not going to be signing an extension with them this summer season, and has already had talks with English, French and Italian golf equipment.
Nonetheless, Arsenal might have a bonus over different golf equipment as Sow’s worldwide team-mate, Xhaka, is on their aspect.
The pair performed alongside one another for all 4 of Switzerland’s video games through the 2022 World Cup, and Sow has stated earlier than how a lot he admires the 30-year previous midfielder.
Sow instructed Sport1 final 12 months: “Above all, Xhaka is a job mannequin as a persona, as a frontrunner.
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“He brings a presence to the pitch that I have never seen that usually earlier than.”
The 2 have each performed for Bundesliga workforce Gladbach, and Sow has beforehand spoken about his need to observe Xhaka into the Premier League.
Frankfurt will likely be eager to attempt to money on this summer season while Sow nonetheless holds some worth, and have valued the midfielder at round €15million (£13m).
The Swiss has seven targets and 13 assists in his 151 appearances for the German workforce, and helped them win the Europa League final season.
The participant additionally has 36 caps for Switzerland, making him a stable choice for Arsenal in the event that they wish to improve the depth of their squad.
