Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms Granit Xhaka will remain at the club

Xhaka headed Arsenal’s equalising goal during the Gunners’ 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea in a pre-season friendly

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka looks set to remain at the club (Aaron Chown/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be leaving the club this summer.

The 28-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium and was reportedly close to joining Roma, now managed by Jose Mourinho, just a few weeks ago.