Arsenal are aiming to sign a new midfielder before sanctioning the departure of Granit Xhaka this summer, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims.

Xhaka has been widely fancied to join Roma this summer, but a deal has not materialised with the Gunners yet to make a new midfield signing.

They are in advanced negotiations with Anderlecht for Albert Sambi Lokonga and appear likely to land the Belgian’s signature in the next few days.

It is now reported that talks are ongoing between Arsenal and Roma for Xhaka and the Giallorossi for waiting for the Gunners to land a new midfielder.

AS Roma will announce Rui Patricio as new signing next week, once paperworks will be signed with Wolves. €11m as final fee, José Sá will join Wolves as replacement.