Arsenal and Sami Khedira are in discussions about the German moving to the Emirates in a move that would send a major signal of intent from the Gunners.

However, the latest reports from Spain suggest Arsenal are unwilling to match the Real Madrid midfielders wage demands.

Radio station Cadena Ser believe the wage demands of the German international are coming close to scuppering a move to the Premier League with the north London club.

The highly anticipated signing of new right-back Mathieu Debuchy has edged even closer today, as it has been revealed that his replacement Daryl Janmaat has completed a medical at Newcastle.

Second Signing

Debuchy, who has been linked with the Gunners for a number of months, is to be confirmed as an Arsenal player imminently, according to sources close to ESPN.

The Frenchman will be the second signing on the summer for the North London club, following Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez.

Arsenal’s attempts to sign World Cup winner Sami Khedira have been put in jeopardy, after Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho made a personal plea for his former player to join the Blues this summer.

Hello, this is Jose speaking

In today’s breaking exclusive by Spanish website ABS.es, there have been claims that Mourinho personally phone called Khedira, telling him that he would be better off under his guidance than Arsène Wenger’s for the long-term future.

The transfer of Sami Khedira to Arsenal appeared to be moving swimmingly until it was revealed that the German was making big wage demands, however positive news continues to leak surrounding the deal.

Yesterday Arsenal Latest reported that the Real Madrid midfielder wanted to become the highest paid player at the club and the Gunners reluctance to meet those demands meant Chelsea were set to come in.

Next round of talks

Today the next round of talks with the German will resume and Arsenal appear confident they can come to an agreement with the midfielder.

The Gunners have started the week as busy as the last, coveting world-class players to add to their title contending squad for next season.

French Connection AW

Following the signing of forward of Chilean Alexis Sanchez, the next closest deal to be completed is that of French right-back Mathieu Debuchy.

Debuchy, who had a successful World Cup campaign with his country, is set to be unveiled as an Arsenal player in the next 48 hours, after Newcastle agreed terms with his Dutch replacement Daryl Janmaat.