The Switzerland international’s time at the Emirates appears to be up, after he was stripped of the captaincy for swearing at fans during a 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace two weeks ago. Xhaka hasn’t featured for Arsenal since the incident, and his future at the club is in doubt. The Telegraph reports that Newcastle are interested in sealing a short-term deal in January if the player wants to remain in the Premier League. The 27-year-old wants to continue playing regularly, to ensure he doesn’t miss out on a place in the Swiss squad for next summer’s European Championship. His compatriot Fabian Schar is said to have encouraged him to make the move by saying good things about the...
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