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title: "Newcastle fans excited by Xhaka rumours"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-11-08T22:00:42Z"
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# Newcastle fans excited by Xhaka rumours

Granit Xhaka is being [linked](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/newcastle-to-offer-granit-xhaka-exit-route-from-arsenal-x33t0lm2k) with a surprise deal to join Newcastle, as a move away from Arsenal now appears inevitable.

The Swiss midfielder looks set to move on after being stripped of the captain’s armband following his clash with home supporters.

Newcastle could reportedly offer him a January exit route and it’s a move that Toon supporters would love to see happen.

> Twitter: As I said the other day, Xhaka would be adored at NUFC. The type of player we all love (@JonnyM1892)

> Twitter: @NUFC\_HQ He’s started and captained arsenal week in week out, he’s too good for us (@GeordieDubravka)

> Twitter: Good! I watched Xhaka for years at Monchengladbach! He was quality, ran the midfield with ease! Hence why arsenal p… https://t.co/mMmuacJhbd (@Carl\_TftG)

> Twitter: The Granit Xhaka links to NUFC from @timesfootball sound very promising but only if he’s added as an extra man in m… https://t.co/nDLE3rz9rA (@chris\_armin)

> Twitter: Unpopular opinion: I would be happy with Granit Xhaka signing for #NUFC. Fresh start and regular football for him,… https://t.co/HzU3nXCzJk (@RBanerjee23)

> Twitter: Xhaka to the mags? Erm, yes please. #nufc (@Geeny200)

### Read Arsenal verdict

It appears that there are plenty of Newcastle supporters who would be keen to see Xhaka signed in January.

However, to leave Arsenal and join a relegation-threatened Premier League side would come as a surprise to many. You’d have to imagine there would be suitors in Germany for his services as well.

A move away and a fresh start looks to be exactly what he needs after his recent struggles at Arsenal.

There’s no doubt he would be popular at St James’ Park and that support could be the catalyst that brings the best out of him.