Chelsea confident of landing Khedira as Arsenal turn attention to Bender

Chelsea are confident of beating Arsenal to Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.

Contract talks between Real and The 27-year-old German's representatives have broken down and they are willing to sell rather than let him go for free next summer.

Arsenal want Khedira but will pursue Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender if they lose out to Chelsea.

Midfield maestro: Sami Khedira's performances for Germany at the 2014 World Cup have caught the eye

On target: Khedira got his name on the scoresheet during Germany's semi-final win against Brazil

Reunion: Jose Mourinho managed Khedira during his time as Real Madrid boss

Madrid had earmarked Ramires of Chelsea as a replacement for Khedira but may now opt for his compatriot Luis Gustavo at Wolfsburg.

Chelsea are continuing negotiations over the £20m purchase of left-back Filipe Luis of Atletico Madrid.

The 28-year-old Brazilian has been made to train with the reserves after expressing a desire to move but Atletico are determined to get their buy-out clause on the player while Chelsea haggle for less.