Sami Khedira

[Magic Lamps 11,452]

Mikel and Khedira are different type of players. Obi is a backup for Matic: big, strong, high passing accuracy, lots of tackles.. Khedira is more like a box-to-box. Not a bad player but it'd be pointless to sign him and let Rami go, even if we earned a couple of millions on the Brazilian.

Actually the opposite is te case. Khedira is a classic DM. He is built like Mikel and has the exact same athletic characteristics. He is the defensive part of a dp mostly. Has a wider range of movement and tackles and is a bit more adventurous than obi. In short not even worth half of the salary he gets. If we sign him for a good 60 k PW he would be nice and tidy backup to magic.

[mikeholiday 209]

Seems like this world cup champion has really fallen out of favor in Madrid huh. Next year will be him being one year removed from his knee injury (corrrect me if im wrong).

Wouldnt mind signing him for cents on the dollar (..or pound) especially since he's worked with Mou

[the wes 7,212]

i rather sign Schneiderlin than Khedira

[We Hate Scouse 10,261]

i rather sign Schneiderlin than Khedira

Khedira on a free or Schneiderlin for £ 20+ mil no brainer really

[magic weeds 446]

Mourinho really likes taking his previous players on free transfers/loans (Eto'o, Drogba, Essien). I can easily see this happening.

[Reddish-Blue 2,226]

Wouldn't mind Khedira at Chelsea, especially on a free transfer

[Pizy 17,860]

His reported wage demands are pretty insane. Even on a free transfer would we really pay a squad player those massive wages? Plus, he's not exactly young and seems to get injured quite often.

[Parky 739]

His a free signing and if Jose can convince him to sign for a reasonable wage it would be a great addition to our squad. Matic next to Khedira would be solid.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Is he really any better than Mikel? I have never, ever been sold on him.

[Parky 739]

Is he really any better than Mikel? I have never, ever been sold on him.

Yes definitely better. His quite underrated tbh.

[Pizy 17,860]

Is he really any better than Mikel? I have never, ever been sold on him.

Yes, he's easily better than Mikel.

Not sure I'd want him here with his wages, injury record, and age.

[Parky 739]

Yes, he's easily better than Mikel.

Not sure I'd want him here with his wages, injury record, and age.

Yeah only cause his a free agent now. It would add quality to the squad I reckon but only if the wages are reasonable.

[DYC. 7,542]

Is he really any better than Mikel? I have never, ever been sold on him.

He's not a holding midfielder though. He does a decent job there, but not better than Mikel.

Pass on Khedira imo. He's been terrible since his return from his injury, and he wasn't even that good before his injury. Real reached a new level after his injury. Jack of all trades. Not a holding midfielder yet not dynamic, powerful or effective (barely scores or assists) enough to be a box-to-box midfielder. I read Schalke was really interested. He's perfect for that level.

[The Skipper 20,593]

His signing would be a step in the wrong direction.

[lucio 5,403]

Is he going to come in and dominate the league? Absolutely no chance Schneiderlin is streets ahead of this season's khedira. He is free for a reason

[nono 791]

Is he going to come in and dominate the league? Absolutely no chance Schneiderlin is streets ahead of this season's khedira. He is free for a reason

You are right but I feel that neither of these players really helps us. We need a much bigger talent, on the level of Koke, Pogba etc because in the games against good teams (PSG, Barca, Madrid and Bayern etc) we get dominated in midfield. These two players are not going to help us in those types of games, which is where we really need to stand out in order to get to the next level from here. Otherwise we'll just win the league again next season and come short in the Champions League.

[mikeholiday 209]

Did he have another injury setback after the world cup?

I guess I hold him in high regard because of his semi final performance...

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He's not a holding midfielder though. He does a decent job there, but not better than Mikel.

Pass on Khedira imo. He's been terrible since his return from his injury, and he wasn't even that good before his injury. Real reached a new level after his injury. Jack of all trades. Not a holding midfielder yet not dynamic, powerful or effective (barely scores or assists) enough to be a box-to-box midfielder. I read Schalke was really interested. He's perfect for that level.

This is always the impression I've had of him. Decent in a variety of positions, but not brilliant in any one of them. Considering we already have Rambo and Fabregas as the "versatile midfielder" in the side, he wouldn't bring much, except injuries and an inflated wage packet.