Arsenal are preparing a new contract offer for midfielder Granit Xhaka following Roma’s failure to sign him, The Athletic reports.

The Switzerland international has spent the past five seasons at the north London club, registering 220 appearances across all competitions.

It appeared that he could be heading for the exit door this summer with interest from Roma and Jose Mourinho, but nothing has materialised.

The Gunners obviously want to preserve his transfer value for the future, and they are now planning to reward the midfielder with a fresh deal.

The news has brought about a mixed response from some of the Gunners fans. Here are a few reactions on Twitter.

This is absolutely fine. A senior member of the squad. A great personality on the pitch and in the dressing room I'm sure. Xhaka x Partey partnership in front of the fans. Doesn't put TOO much pressure on Sambi early on. I'm fine with this.

— AFCMav (@AFCMav) July 30, 2021

Could be to protect his value. And I even doubt Xhaka would do that, so I’m staying clam

— ØdeBloodClatGaard (@MagnusLanding) July 30, 2021

Fantastic news, he was our best CM last season, and his leadership qualities and experience counts for a lot, especially now Luiz has left.

— andre gøtti (@and_got) July 30, 2021

This what I wanted. Our best midfielder no doubt, must keep him. Should be captain also.

— Gunnerboy (@Gunnerboy1232) July 30, 2021

Im cutting all ties with this club

— . (@kyubaeeee) July 30, 2021

@matyinger14

This is the end.

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