Sami Khedira is on Arsenal's shopping list, and in fact is needed for a very significant role in Arsene Wenger's plans, as he wants to be able to use Real Madrid's German midfielder to strengthen the central core of his side.

Khedira has just one year left on his contract with Real Madrid, and isn't one of Ancelotti's untouchables, so the Madrid club could well negotiate an advantageous deal for all concerned - or that at least is what they think at Arsenal, according to the 'Daily Mirror', which mentions a figure of just over €20 million, although the German press think higher, - as much as €30 million.

All the same, Wenger has a Plan B up his sleeve, which is to sign French player Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton.