Arsenal might consider selling Granit Xhaka this summer if they can find an upgrade, according to Daily Star journalist Paul Brown.
Despite his troubles over the years, the £18m-rated midfielder emerged as a key player under Mikel Arteta last season.
What's the latest news involving Xhaka?
Xhaka looked on course to leave for Roma last summer before a move to the Italian capital collapsed, and he not only stayed in London, but ended up signing a contract extension at the Emirates.
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With Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang unavailable, he started the season as captain and despite getting himself sent off in the 5-0 defeat at Manchester City, which came before a ligament injury forced him to miss two months, he was a nailed on starter when fit.
He would end up playing 30 times in all competitions and despite recent doubts over his future, he said in an interview in April that he's still 100 per cent committed to the Gunners.
But Arsenal are looking to make huge strides in the transfer window after missing out on Champions League football and Brown reckons that Xhaka could leave if they're able to find a suitable replacement.
What did Brown say about Xhaka?
He told GIVEMESPORT: "At the moment, I don't think there's any serious interest in Xhaka that means he's about to leave, and he certainly isn't going anywhere until Arsenal have strengthened in that area of the pitch.
"He is actually still quite an important member of the squad in terms of what he gives them with his leadership in the dressing room, he's a big voice, a big character in there, but on the pitch I think his influence has waned over the seasons, and can Arteta really trust him? He's made mistakes in big games, so if Arsenal were able to upgrade, I think they would consider letting him go."
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Who could Arsenal sign as a replacement?
Despite Arsenal's attentions in the transfer window turning to attacking options in the shape of Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus, it's also clear that Arteta still wants to improve his midfield options.
Prior to their end-of-season collapse, which cost them a place in the top four, the Gunners looked nailed on to bring in Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, who's got just 12 months left on his Foxes contract and could be snapped up on the cheap.
According to The Athletic, their interest in the Belgian has 'cooled', although without any obvious competition for his services, it's difficult to imagine that Arsenal will turn down the chance to sign someone with his tool set for such a reasonable price.