Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is a step away from signing for Jurgen Klinsmann's Hertha Berlin.

Fussball Transfers says the sacked Gunners captain has agreed personal terms with Hertha ahead of the winter market opening.

The Switzerland international has made it clear he wants to see the move sealed, with the two clubs now negotiating terms.

Xhaka was axed as club captain after falling out with home fans and has been consistently barracked by the Gunners support.

Hertha are prepared to buy the midfielder outright - so long as Arsenal are reasonable in transfer talks.