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Peter O'Rourke, Transfer correspondent 8y

Granit Xhaka in talks with Arsenal after flying to London - sources

Arsenal target Granit Xhaka has flown to London for talks with the club, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC.

Sources told ESPN FC last month that Arsenal were confident of signing the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder this summer after making him one of their top transfer targets.

Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl confirmed earlier this week that the German club received an offer for Xhaka, but declined to name the interested party and insisted that no agreement had yet been reached.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has made a new defensive midfielder his top priority this summer as he looks to build a side capable of winning the Premier League title next season.

Xhaka has never hidden his desire to play in England and he indicated recently he would be happy to join Wenger's men.

The 23-year-old has impressed for club and country during recent years and revealed he wanted to resolve his future before representing Switzerland at this summer's Euro 2016 tournament.

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