Both players represent central European country famous for chocolate, the Alps mountain range and banks. Both have their roots from different places than Switzerland itself – Denis Zakaria is of African parents while Granit Xhaka’s family is from Albania. Xhaka joined the Gunners from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016 – and Zakaria might move to north London also.Club from the Emirates Stadium is reportedly ready to make a move after Zakaria – Sudanese-Congolese rooted M’gladbach star will be available on a free transfer next summer as he has entered the final year of his current contract.Sat, 30/10, 14.30: (2.60) LEICESTER (3.35) ARSENAL (2.90)The 24-year-old will be free to start negotiating with overseas clubs in the New Year and Arsenal are on their toes to open the talks, according to The Sun.Zakaria is seen as the Xhaka’s long-term international successor at the Emirates. The younger of the two replaced the suspended Gunners midfielder during Switzerland’s EURO 2020 quarter-final clash with Spain.Zakaria received ‘a lot of offers’ to move on last summer, according to the club’s sporting director Max Eberll – Manchester City, Barcelona and Juventus have also shown an interest.Nketiah and Chambers send Arsenal to the EFL cup 1/4 final, Chelsea save their pride through penaltiesZakaria was part of Borussia Monchengladbach’s shock 5-0 win against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.Adding Zakaria to the midfield portion of the squad will certainly bring options to Mikel Arteta. This summer’s singing Albert Sambi Lokonga is still finding his feet with the north Londoners.
