Borussia Monchengladbach chief Max Eberl says Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka will be welcomed back if a deal can be reached.

Xhaka recently expressed his desire to return to the German side he left to join Arsenal.

But since his departure, the Swiss midfielder's reportedly maintained a close relationship with Monchengladbach.

And during their conversations, Xhaka's let it be known that he plans to re-join them, Eberl claims.

Eberl said: “Granit had a great time here.

We are pleased that he has a very close relationship with the club and the region.

“We still have irregular contact.

“He has already hinted at it several times."