Fresh from picking up his bronze medal at South Africa 2010, word reaches IBWM tonight that German midfielder Sami Khedira has asked his representatives to complete a deal with Real Madrid.
Spanish newspaper Marca have confirmed this evening that Real have made a bid of 8 million euros for the player, and are prepared to offer up to 15m to get their man.
Jose Mourinho had originally identified Liverpool's Steven Gerrard as a a priority signing for his new Real Madrid midfield, but is understood to have agreed to compromise on this with Gerrards age and the financial implications of the transfer - with a fee upwards of £30m being mooted - proving prohibitive.
Khedira had been identified by the English media as being high on the shopping list of Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, and with good reason.
At 23, Khedira has already proved a more than competent replacement for Michael Ballack at international level and with Ancelotti given a brief to reduce the average age of his Chelsea squad, the Stuttgart midfielder certainly fits in with Roman Abramovich's plans.
Khedira, with just one year left on his contract at Stuttgart has made his intentions clear though and is set to join Real this week.
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