Granit Xhaka: The Prem-targeted midfielder destined for stardom – if he can control his temper

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Xherdan Shaqiri has long been considered the top Swiss talent of Kosovar origins, but that view has been gradually changing recently with Granit Xhaka quietly becoming the preeminent figure. The midfielder has become a leader in the Borussia Monchengladbach engine room after joining the club in 2012, with top clubs around Europe - including Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal - so impressed with his form that they are reportedly interested in signing him either this month or in the summer.

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Michael Yokhin

Michael Yokhin is a European football writer. In addition to FourFourTwo, he wrote for Guardian, BBC, ESPN, Blizzard, New York Times, Independent, 11Freunde, Josimar and others. He takes keen interest in leagues, teams and players that might be a bit out of the main focus in the mainstream media, and loves football history as well.