Bleacher Report · Jun 22, 2016
Granit Xhaka Is Solid Addition but Arsenal Now Need an Elite Player
Amidst discussion of Jamie Vardy’s apparent decision to reject Arsenal’s overtures, it’s easy to forget that the Gunners have actually made a strong start to the transfer window. According to David Ornstein of the BBC, Vardy is set to turn down the opportunity to move to the Emirates Stadium in favour of staying with the newly-crowned English champions.
The prospect of missing out on Arsene Wenger’s first-choice striking target has understandably frustrated some Arsenal fans. However, it should not be forgotten that before Euro 2016 even kicked off, Wenger secured an impressive early signing: Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.