Hertha Berlin want to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in the January transfer window, according to Sky Germany. Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann - the former Tottenham striker- is searching for a holding midfielder and they are targeting the Switzerland international, whose future is uncertain after a run-in with the Arsenal fans. Sky Germany say the Bundesliga club, who are 13th in the table, are hoping to convince Xhaka and Arsenal to strike a deal with a "financially sensible package". Mikel Arteta is edging closer to becoming Arsenal's head coach with Manchester City's compensation demands continuing to be negotiated. Mikel Arteta is close to being appointed as Arsenal boss and Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol has identified five issues he must address quickly.

Source: Sky sports December 20, 2019 09:55 UTC