
Bayer Leverkusen manager, Erik ten Hag, is eager to block Granit Xhaka from leaving the club.
Xhaka is already negotiating with AC Milan over a possible summer transfer.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Ten Hag would rather keep the midfielder to preserve some experience in his squad.
Xabi Alonso, Jeremie Frimpong and Jonathan Tah have all left the former Bundesliga champions already.
Florian Wirtz’s transfer to Liverpool is all but done, pending an official confirmation from both clubs.
And although, Xhaka’s entourage are speaking with Milan over a possible move, with the Swiss international interested in a new adventure in Serie A, Ten Hag wants the former Arsenal man to stay.
The 32-year-old’s current contract with Leverkusen runs until 2028.
Transfer: Ten Hag ready to block Xhaka’s move