5 players who can replace Granit Xhaka at Arsenal

#3. Arthur Melo | Juventus

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Mikel Arteta is known to be a big admirer of Arthur Melo. The Brazilian first came to Europe after signing for Barcelona in 2018. He spent two years with the Blaugrana before moving to Juventus in one of the most unexpected swap deals in recent history.

Arthur is an extremely versatile midfielder and is capable of playing anywhere in the middle of the park. He displays great passing and positioning and would be a great addition to the Arsenal side.

Still only 25 years old, Arthur is yet to hit his peak. His experience in Spain and Italy could greatly benefit a young Arsenal side that are trying to be competitive in Europe once again.

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#2. Renato Sanches | Lille

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Renato Sanches is a talented midfielder who seems to have gone under the radar of Europe's top clubs.

The Portuguese player has already represented Benfica and Bayern Munich in the past. He even spent a season on loan at Swansea City in the Premier League. Sanches is also a regular for the Portuguese national football team.

Sanches is known to be an extremely strong midfielder with excellent passing ability. He displays intensity on the pitch and is versatile enough to play anywhere within the midfield line.

Sanches was a key player in Lille's league triumph last year, beating French heavyweight Paris Saint-Germain. He has previously been linked with Arsenal and could certainly replace Granit Xhaka.

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#1. Lucas Paqueta | Lyon

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Lucas Paqueta has been one of Europe's most underrated midfielders over the past couple of seasons. Paqueta made his name with Flamengo in Brazil before signing for AC Milan in 2019. He spent a year in Italy before signing for Olympique Lyon the following year.

In the two years since joining, Paqueta has become one of the side's most important players. Capable of playing anywhere in midfield, Paqueta has already made 25 league appearances this season.

He has a healthy contribution of goals and assists every season, already registering seven goals and four assists this year. Arsenal were previously interested in signing his teammate Bruno Guimaraes, who ultimately joined Newcastle earlier this year.

Paqueta has also become a regular for the Brazilian national side and would certainly add great value to Arsenal.