Granit Xhaka’s transfer to Arsenal seems to be almost complete now with many in the media reporting that the deal has been done despite no official confirmation from either of the two parties.
There was a lot of skepticism on on Twitter about how much this transfer will actually help Arsenal win the Premier League after 13 long years. Here are some of the best reactions.
Arsenal sign Granit Xhaka from Monchengladbach for €40m.
Wonder if Arsene Wenger will invest more. They need a CB, ST & Winger. #AFC
— di Márdi (@TerrydiMardi) May 21, 2016
Don’t get me wrong Xhaka is a good player but is he what Arsenal need desperately right now? Just one more creative midfielder…
— Jake! (@IamJake94) May 21, 2016
Arsenal next season-Fantastic one two between el neny & xhaka who lays it off to Ozil… Through ball to Giroud who shootsss!. Goal kick. ?
— Simba DeRozen (@DeRozenDontCare) May 21, 2016
I take it Arsenal are going to win the League next year now? #Xhaka
— Tim (@CookPassTim) May 21, 2016
While nothing has been confirmed yet, a few journalists have gone out of their way to state that Xhaka has already signed a deal with Arsenal for a reported amount of £30 million. Here are a couple of journalists revealing this information.
Xhaka in London this morning & did complete medical. Everything is set for him to sign for Arsenal €33.5m rising to €40m on appearances/wins
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) May 20, 2016
Arsenal close to signing Gladbach mdf Granit Xhaka. Agreement reached on £30m deal, in London to finalise terms, medical this weekend #AFC
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 20, 2016
What gave away the Xhaka deal even more were a set of pictures that have been leaked on Twitter. These pictures show Xhaka posing in a photo shoot at Arsenal’s training facilities. The Swiss international can even be seen posing with the Arsenal jersey.
Granit #Xhaka pictured in #Arsenal kit after completing signing from Monchengladbachhttps://t.co/OZP3UhW0g0 pic.twitter.com/CV9QBjOc7R
— 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) May 21, 2016
Looks like Granit Xhaka is an Arsenal player, then. (?: @GoonerTalk) pic.twitter.com/HjfSi3oOSN
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) May 21, 2016
Pictures leak on Twitter of Granit Xhaka’s imminent move from Gladbach to Arsenal. (Via @SupremeAFC) pic.twitter.com/Erc1RCayOL
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) May 21, 2016
However, what gives the transfer away the most in manager Arsene Wenger’s reaction when asked about whether he is signing Xhaka.
RT @Wilshoholic: Where it all started. Arsene’s iconic smile when he was asked about Xhaka… https://t.co/hjC65qaqs0 via @TheArseneView
— Pratulya Rajan (@Pratt_1999) May 21, 2016