Mourinho Looks to Hijack Arsenal’s Move for Sami Khedira
The rivalry between José Mourinho and Arsène Wenger is once again spilling beyond the touchline—this time into the transfer market.
Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, a key member of Germany’s World Cup-winning squad, has long been linked with a move to Arsenal. However, negotiations have stalled due to the player’s salary demands, which the North London club is reportedly reluctant to meet.
Enter Mourinho. According to Star Sport, the Chelsea manager is looking to exploit the deadlock by offering Khedira the same salary Arsenal has been unwilling to match. Mourinho, who worked with Khedira during his time at Real Madrid, is believed to be keen on reuniting with the midfielder at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal had appeared to be in pole position for Khedira’s signature, but Mourinho’s intervention could significantly alter the course of the transfer. The Portuguese coach is known for his tactical moves off the pitch as much as on it, and this attempt to lure Khedira to Chelsea would be a direct blow to Wenger’s summer plans.
With both London rivals in need of midfield reinforcements and Khedira’s future still undecided, this transfer battle is far from over. One thing is certain: the Mourinho-Wenger rivalry is alive and well.
