Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly discussing signing Granit Xhaka in the window, as Arsenal look at Youri Tielemans
Arsenal will be gunning for a win over Everton and hope for a favour from elsewhere to secure Champions League football, although their chances look grim.
Granit Xhaka has backed Martin Odegaard to become Arsenal's next captain as Mikel Arteta looks to name a new permanent skipper.
Alexandre Lacazette is missing from the squad, with Eddie Nketiah leading the line for Arsenal against Southampton, while Nuno Tavares plays left-back.
Mikel Arteta may bring Eddie Nketiah into the Arsenal lineup, while Granit Xhaka will continue at left-back against Southampton.
Granit Xhaka has iterated his desire to stay for the duration of his contract while insisting he wants to improve the relationship with Arsenal fans
Arsenal suffered a hammer blow to their top-four chase as Brighton & Hove Albion ran out 2-1 winners at the Emirates.
Granit Xhaka starts, while Albert Sambi Lokonga is deployed in midfield as Mikel Arteta makes cautious changes for Arsenal's game against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mikel Arteta has named his preferred Arsenal lineup to face Wolves, but Takehiro Tomiyasu misses out, with Cedric Soares starting at right-back.
Granit Xhaka could be receptive to an offer from AS Roma in the summer despite signing a new deal with Arsenal last year.
