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Arsenal midfielder Xhaka preparing for farewell game

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is gearing up to play his last home game for the club.

The Swiss international has been with the Gunners for the past seven years.

However, he is calling time on that Emirates Stadium stay, as he seeks a longer contract and regular first team football.

Media reports in England and Germany have stated that Bayer Leverkusen are the favorites to secure Xhaka.

Despite struggles at Arsenal when Unai Emery was manager and he was stripped of the captaincy, Xhaka has rallied.

He is now a firm fan favourite and was an ever present this season under boss Mikel Arteta.

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