Roma are in talks to sign Granit Xhaka from Arsenal (Picture: Getty)Roma are preparing a second offer for Granit Xhaka after their initial bid fell significantly short of Arsenal’s asking price. Jose Mourinho is keen to make the Switzerland international the first signing of his reign following his appointment as Paulo Fonseca’s successor earlier this month. Roma’s opening offer, meanwhile, according to Gazzetta dello Sport came in at €13million, including bonues, some €7m short of the north London club’s asking price. Arsenal were linked with Amadou Diawara during Unai Emery’s tenure and Roma are said to be willing to include the Guinea midfielder in their next offer for Xhaka. MORE : Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi in advanced talks to secure Marseille transferMORE : Arsenal interested as Manchester City put Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez up for saleFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro May 29, 2021 13:41 UTC