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Arsenal Transfer News: Granit Xhaka Linked to Bayern Munich Switch, Top Rumours

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Legendary manager Ottmar Hitzfeld has "suggested" former club Bayern Munich are watching Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka as they search for a replacement for Xabi Alonso.

The former Real Madrid and Liverpool star is set to retire at the end of the season, and Hitzfeld has revealed the Bundesliga champions are considering the Switzerland international.

German publication SportBild (h/t Tom Olver of Metro) reported Der FCB could target the 24-year-old after Hitzfeld's comments to the newspaper.