Khedira denies Real deal done

The 23-year-old holding player won many plaudits for his performances in Germany's run to the World Cup semi-finals this summer, which has attracted the interest of some of the top clubs in Europe.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with a move for the 23-year-old as a replacement for Michael Ballack, who Khedira replaced in the German starting lineup after Ballack was injured in the FA Cup final prior to the tournament.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.