Sami Khedira told to IGNORE Chelsea, Arsenal or Man Utd offers and opt for Italian giants
MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Real Madrid star Sami Khedira after Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti waded into the speculation.
Sami Khedira is a target for Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd[GETTY]
According to Corriere dello Sport, Ancelotti is trying to urge Khedira to join Italian giants AC Milan instead of his long awaited Premier League arrival.
Ancelotti enjoyed a hugely successful reign as manager of Milan, winning Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League twice in four seasons.
It is therefore unsurprising that Ancelotti is attempting to nudge the German towards his old club, and ignore the allure of riches that Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal can offer.
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But Khedira's current contract see's him take home astronomical £120,000-per-week wages, double that of Milan's highest paid player Philippe Mexes who commands a £3.2m yearly salary.
The Gunners have been instated as the bookies favourites to sign the 27-year-old, perhaps under the impression that World Cup winning team-mates Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski will influence his decision.
Chelsea are next best at 4/1, Manchester United at 7/1 and finally Liverpool are a revealing 33/1.