Granit Xhaka: Arsenal midfielder agrees terms with Hertha Berlin over January moveLast Updated: 27/12/19 9:58am
Granit Xhaka has agreed terms with Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, according to the Arsenal midfielder's agent.
Sky Germany reported last week that Hertha head coach Jurgen Klinsmann was eager to sign Xhaka in January.
Hertha are yet to strike a deal with Arsenal, but Xhaka's agent José Noguera is hopeful a move can be concluded.
Noguera said: "Look, I say it frankly and honestly: we agree with Hertha BSC and would like to go to Berlin. We told Arsenal's club boss Raul Sanllehi and sports director Edu - as well as the new trainer Mikel Arteta. "
He added: "Arsenal was informed about all the steps, the player and Hertha are clear. It is only about the transfer fee of the clubs." Xhaka started new head coach Arteta's first game in charge, a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Boxing Day.
Arteta, who was previously assistant manager at Manchester City, even recommended his former club sign Xhaka before he moved to Arsenal.
However, the Swiss international looks set for a move away from the Emirates after a controversial few months which included being stripped as club captain for gesturing towards and swearing at fans while being booed off against Crystal Palace.
Hertha currently sit 12th in the Bundesliga, just four points off the relegation play-off place.
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