Mikel Arteta wanted Granit Xhaka at Manchester City, wants him at Arsenal

Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka smiles prior to the Euro 2020 football qualification match between Switzerland and Ireland at the Stade de Geneve stadium on October 15, 2019 in Geneva. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Mikel Arteta wanted Granit Xhaka at Manchester City, wants him at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has given the clearest indication yet that he wants Granit Xhaka to remain at the club despite reports that the midfielder is closing in on a move back to Germany.