Stop back tracking now. Why did City let GazBaz go, why did Real let James R go? Xhaka is a quality player. He’d be the best midfielder we’ve had for years.
Don’t get me wrong - I think he’s a quality player, could be a masterstroke for Sunderland. If we hadn’t resigned Gana I’d have been all for it, although I reckon his wages probably way more than gana’s.
Desperate in that midfield area though -...
He didn't like, they loved him there for the last couple of years he was there and then he's been very good at Leverkusen. I know loads of hardcore Arsenal fans, a fair few of them are disappointed they haven't tried to bring him back.
I had this idea in my head years ago that Xhaka was this very average and overrated midfield player. Then saw him play a game live for Switzerland and he was the best player on the pitch by a mile. Absolutely ran the game. Mind you, that was...
He didn’t he had some issue with the fans and a few brain farts. I can’t remember if it was the World Cup or the Euros but he was one of the best midfielders in that tournament and absolutely schooled the England midfield. He’s a very talented...