Xhaka open to move away from Monchengladbach

Granit Xhaka says he could make a step up to a bigger club
from Borussia Monchengladbach, but insists he will not
leave to simply sit on the bench for a European giant.

The Switzerland international midfielder has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, following his displays in the Bundesliga.

Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl claimed late last week
that the 23-year-old, who has also reportedly been tracked
by Bayern Munich, could be allowed to leave Borussia Park
for the right price.

But Xhaka insists he will not give up his place as club
captain and first-choice midfielder in order to sit on the
sidelines for a major side.

"Gladbach are a top club," he told Bild. "But if I were
someday to go to a top, top, top club, I want to play there.

"I'm not the type to be on the bench."

Xhaka has made 23 appearances in all competitions for
Andre Schubert's side so far this season.