Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka, although Sky Sports News HQ understand a deal has not been formally completed. This is despite photos appearing to show Xhaka wearing an Arsenal shirt at the clubs London Colney training base, which have been circulating on social media over the past 24 hours.Sky sources understand a deal to take the 23-year-old to the Emirates Stadium will be completed over the next few days. Sky in Germany reported in March that Xhakas father had met with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Xhaka is contracted to Monchengladbach until 2019 after joining them four years ago from Basel. Xhaka has previously spoken about his desire to play in the Premier League He played the full 90 minutes in Switzerlands 1-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in Dublin in March and is expected to feature prominently for his country at Euro 2016 this summer.In February, Xhaka, once dubbed the young Bastian Schweinsteiger by former Bayern Munich head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, told Sky in Germany he was keen on a move to the Premier League.I think everybody has a dream, he said. Everybody has a childhood dream and thats my childhood dream. If my dream comes true, it remains to be seen. At the moment I cannot say how realistic it is. Also See: Arsenal target Xhaka Xhaka dreams of Premier League Arsenal video Arsenal fixtures Arsenal stats Get a ￡10 free bet! 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After only four starts - including a 5-1 defeat to Barcelona - he joined Villarreal in a £4.3m deal in January 2015.The switch was agreed while Bailly was midway through playing the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that Ivory Coast eventually won on a penalty shootout. The defender, the youngest player in Herve Renards squad having only made his international debut the previous month, kept his nerve to convert his spot kick. Bailly in action during the 2015 African Cup of Nations final victory After a slow start to life at Villarreal, Bailly impressed in the 2015/16 campaign as the club made it back into the Champions League with a top-four finish. Villarreal also reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, although Bailly missed the second leg of the defeat to Liverpool through injury.Strengths...Bailly unquestionably has the physical attributes needed to thrive in the Premier League. He is quick and strong, making him particularly formidable in one-on-one situations. He was dribbled by less often than any other regular centre-back at a top-four club in Spain - that includes Diego Godin, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique. Baillys ability to handle one-on-one situations is regarded as a strength Alongside Victor Ruiz in the Villarreal defence, Bailly formed a strong partnership that was a key factor in the teams successful season. He started as the team kept clean sheets against Atletico Madrid (twice), Real Madrid and Liverpool, suggesting an ability to cope against quality opposition.Weaknesses...There have been low points too. Liverpool fans, in particular, will have revelled in the sight of former player Fernando Torres making Bailly look foolish in dispossessing him to score in a game between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal last year and the incident did highlight the improvements required with the ball at his feet. Watch as Bailly gifts Fernando Torres a goal for Atletico Madrid in April 2015 There are question marks too about Baillys discipline - Villarreal boss Marcelino called an October sending off against Celta Vigo absurd.dddddddddddd He was carded in 13 games out of 21 early in the 2015/16 season, but there are signs of progress as well - Bailly was not booked once in his final 13 appearances. Defensive comparison League stats 2015/16 Eric Bailly Daley Blind Chris Smalling Tackles per 90 2.0 2.7 1.6 Interceptions per 90 2.9 2.3 2.8 Clearances per 90 5.2 3.4 5.1 Dribbled past 6 29 13 Expert viewIt is an interesting signing and due to his attributes I fully understand why Manchester United are interested in the player, said Terry Gibson, the former United forward and Sky Sports La Liga expert, prior to the completion of the deal.Bailly is a fast, tall, athletic and strong central defender, who is particularly good when faced with one-on-one situations. When in possession he likes to run out from the back with the ball and has even looked comfortable in these situations when he has played as a right-back for Villarreal, venturing forward and not looking out of place in attacking play. When in possession he likes to run out from the back with the ball. Terry Gibson on Eric Bailly He does need to improve the quality of his passing, which at times can be inaccurate and poorly weighted, but this should be possible given time and the right coaching.Bailly is another example of the astute work of Villarreal in the transfer market. The strange thing is that despite losing Bailly and Gabriel Paulista before him to the Premier League, and making huge profits, they will still have managed to retain the services of their first-choice central defensive pairing of Mateo Musacchio and Victor Ruiz.Not bad business indeed. Also See: United confirm Bailly deal What will Ibra bring? ' ' '