by Mark Bassey

Arsene Wenger is close to swelling the German ranks in his squad, after reportedly agreeing a £23million deal for Sami Khedira with Real Madrid.

According to a report in Sport, Arsenal will beat Chelsea to the German midfielder’s signature and he will sign a four-year deal with the North London club.

Khedira’s current contract expires next year and Bernabeu chiefs are keen for him not to leave on a free at the end of next season. Although Jose Mourinho has worked with the 27-year-old in Madrid, it is understood that Khedira’s friendship with Ozil and the other Germans in the Arsenal’s squad played a crucial part in his decision.

Alexis Sanchez has already arrived at the Emirates in a £30million transfer and Wenger is close to landing Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle.

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