Arsenal are confident of securing a summer deal for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka.

Arsene Wenger has been tracking Xhaka for the past 12 months.

The 23-year-old has impressed for club and country in recent seasons and is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Europe.

The sources added that Arsenal have opened preliminary talks with Monchengladbach over a deal for Xhaka and that the player is keen on a move.

Xhaka will help Arsenal at defensive midfielder.