By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Leverkusen move closer to signing Xhaka

According to Fabrizio Romano, Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, with the parties believed to be close to agreeing personal terms on a contract until 2027.

Bayer Leverkusen have apparently stepped up their efforts to sign Granit Xhaka from Arsenal.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 'Werkself' are in advanced talks to sign the 30-year-old midfielder for around 15 million euros.

The Italian transfer market insider claims that the parties are close to agreeing personal terms for a four-year contract.

Xhaka joined Arsenal from Gladbach for €45 million in 2016. He has scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 45 appearances this season.

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