Granit Xhaka

Juventus have identified Bayern Leverkusen holding mid-fielder Granit Xhaka as an ideal candidate to bolster the midfield. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that with the Bianconeri set to part ways with former West Ham midfielder Douglas Luiz after a difficult first season in Turin, coach Igor Tudor’s side turn towards the former Arsenal skipper as the Croatian tactician seeks a flexible, dynamic, and highly skilled in both phases of the game. Sandro Tonali remains the dream signing, but with his lucrative price-tag and the Italian international inching closer towards extending his stay with Newcastle United, it remains unlikely for the former Milan midfielder to be sold this summer from the Magpies. Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi was also another profile that intrigued Juventus, but...

Granit Xhaka scored an excellent goal and Florian Wirtz netted a late winner as champions Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-2 win away to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday, extending their unbeaten league run into the new campaign. Leverkusen were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time for Ko Itakura's foul on substitute Amine Adli and Wirtz scored on a rebound to earn the visitors the three points. Xhaka opened the scoring for Leverkusen in the 12th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box before Wirtz doubled their lead in the 38th on a rebound. But defender Nico Elvedi pulled one back for Gladbach just before the hour mark from close range and Tim Kleindienst nutmegged Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba to level for the hosts five minutes f...

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Juventus eye Bayern Leverkusen’s Granit Xhaka to bolster midfield

Granit Xhaka scores superb goal as champions Bayer Leverkusen win