Granit Xhaka’s agent confirms midfielder ‘wants Arsenal exit’ and has agreed Hertha Berlin transfer

ARSENAL midfielder Granit Xhaka has agreed a deal to join Hertha Berlin, his agent Jose Noguera has revealed.

The 27-year-old - who was stripped off his captaincy at the Emirates last month - has been the subject of a £21.3million bid by the Bundesliga side.

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Xhaka started in Arsenal's 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth earlier today where he was one of the club's standout players on the south coast.

But even though he has forced his way back into the starting XI, with boss Mikel Arteta a huge fan of his, the Swiss star looks to be on his way out of North London.

Speaking to Blick, Noguera claimed that the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach ace is keen to move to Berlin, but Hertha are yet to agree a deal with Arsenal.

He said: "Look, I will say it frankly and honestly, we are in agreement with Hertha BSC and would like to go to Berlin.

"We have told Arsenal’s club boss Raul Sanllehi and sporting director Edu Gaspar, as well as the new coach Mikel Arteta.

"Arsenal was informed about all the steps, the player and Hertha are clear.

"It’s only about the transfer fee of the clubs."

He also added that Hertha have offered Arsenal a fee of £21.3m for Xhaka's services.

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Noguera claims that Xhaka - who is tied down at Arsenal until 2023 - has been left angry with Arteta's public comments about how much he values him as a player.

Before the ex-Everton midfielder told Xhaka in private that he can leave the club in the summer.

It has also been reported that Hertha are also targeting Mario Gotze and Julian Draxler as boss Jurgen Klinsmann looks to transform Hertha into a title-challenging side.