Granit Xhaka is wanted by Hertha Berlin as he prepares to leave Arsenal, despite the arrival of Mikel Arteta.

The Switzerland international, 27, has been considering his future at the Emirates Stadium since getting stripped of the captaincy last month under Unai Emery.

Hertha are willing to offer him a return to German football, three-and-a-half years since his £35 million move from Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga.

Jurgen Klinsmann, the Hertha manager, wants a defensive midfielder and is looking at Xhaka. The former Tottenham manager is also considering Victor Wanyama from his old club.

Arsenal will make a loss on Xhaka but could sanction a move, either on loan or a permanent deal, if he is not in Arteta’s plans.

Emery took the armband off Xhaka for his angry reaction to fans when he was substituted and jeered during the game against Crystal Palace in October.

Xhaka revealed social media threats towards his family had brought him to “boiling point” and later apologised, although his future has been unclear.