Arsenal interested in Sami Khedira

Arsene Wenger will turn his attentions to Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira if he can’t persuade Barcelona to part with Cesc Fabregas.

The Arsenal boss has made Spanish international and former Gunners captain Fabregas his number one transfer target this summer, but has identified German Khedira as a possible alternative if a deal with Barcelona can’t be agreed.

Khehira, who missed most of this season with injury, has just one year remaining on his contract and could be available for as little as £15million this summer.

Carlo Ancelotti is understood to be a big fan of the 27-year-old but will consider selling the player if he can’t persuade him to sign a new deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Matthaus: Khedira will miss the World Cup

Lothar Matthaus believes that Germany midfielder Sami Khedira will miss next summer's World Cup.

The Real Madrid ace tore knee ligaments in Friday's friendly against Italy in Milan and is expected to be out of action for at least six months.

“I think that’s it for the World Cup for Sami Khedira," Matthaus told Sky Germany. "I know from my own injuries that he will not make it to the summer at a top level.”

Khedira was stretchered from the pitch after 67 minutes of the friendly with Italy following a nasty collision with Andrea Pirlo.

Scans later revealed that the Real Madrid midfielder had torn his anterior cruciate ligament and suffered medial collateral ligament damage in his right knee.

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Khedira: Ozil departure weakened Madrid

The midfielder feels los Blancos have suffered following the playmaker's departure and bemoans "disrespectful" treatment by the Spanish media

Sami Khedira says Real Madrid are weaker following Mesut Ozil's departure to Arsenal.

The Germany star completed a €50 million deadline-day move to the Premier League giants in August, and his national team colleague has now admitted los Blancos are suffering from the playmaker's switch.

"Many players lament the departure of Mesut Ozil, including me," the 26-year-old told Kicker.

"Losing a player with the qualities of Mesut means a weakening. But we have many players in our ranks with great qualities."

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