Sami Khedira’s move to Arsenal is in danger of collapsing (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea have moved into pole position to Sami Khedira from Real Madrid with Arsenal refusing to meet his £150,000-a-week wage demands.

The Gunners are interested in adding Germany World Cup winner Khedira to their midfield ahead of the new season.

But after Madrid gave them permission to speak to his agent this week, the Daily Mirror reports that talks have stalled because of the player’s refusal to alter his wage demands.

Khedira is well paid at Madrid and while he would love to move to the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are refusing to pay him £150,000-a-week – which would make him their joint highest earner with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.


Jose Mourinho knows all about Khedira (Picture: Getty)

The news opens the door for Chelsea who have also spoken to Madrid about the player and would have no problem matching his huge salary demands.



Jose Mourinho has worked with Khedira before during his time as Madrid manager and is expected to personally speak to the 27-year-old this week to persuade him to switch to Stamford Bridge.

Madrid have made it clear Khedira can go this summer as he only has 12 months left on his current contract.

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