Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Granit Xhaka says Manchester United midfielder loves Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka speaks about his admiration for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has revealed Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan loves the Gunners.

Mkhitaryan who signed for United in 2016 has not had the expected impact at the English giants but Xhaka has however backed the Armenian to produced the goods at Arsenal if he completes the switch.

The Switzerland international said according to the Daily Mail; "I'm sure the style of play here would suit him. Every player has their own qualities. He is a great footballer so let's just see what happens."

 

"It was tough to play against him. To be honest, I would rather have played alongside him. He is a player who is obviously very good and has lots of good qualities as well."

"I read that in 2009 he said that he likes Arsenal,", Xhaka said referring to Mkhitaryan's interview with UEFA while playing for Pyunik back in Armenia.

Mkhitaryan has been a long term target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Admiration for Sanchez

Xhaka however reserved special praise for teammate Alexis Sanchez who Mkhitaryan is to swap clubs with.

He said;"To be honest he is someone I have got big respect for, he is a very nice guy. He can be serious but he has a playful side too where you can have fun with him."

Xhaka is not the only players to have commented on the Sanchez and Mkhitaryan swap deal, a situation Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard touched on.

Even though some United fans have been branding Sanchez's name on their Jerseys, the exchange between Manchester United and Arsenal has not yet been finalised and both players are available for their clubs for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Pulse Sports will continue to bring you updates on the potential transfers of Sanchez and Mkhitaryan.