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title: "Everton in Pole Position to Sign Juventus Midfielder Sami Khedira"
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author: "Alex Jones"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2020-11-26T13:00:51Z"
modified: "2020-11-26T13:00:51Z"
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# Everton in Pole Position to Sign Juventus Midfielder Sami Khedira

Everton have again been linked with Juventus midfielder [Sami Khedira](https://readeverton.com/2020/11/20/everton-transfer-boost-sami-khedira-keen-on-ancelotti-reuntion/) as transfer speculation continues to mount, with the 33-year-old seemingly keen on a reunion with his former manager Carlo Ancelotti.

According to reports from [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-khedira-ai-titoli-di-coda-sami-puo-ripartire-dall-everton-14585), Ancelotti has reciprocated Khedira’s eagerness and the player himself desires a Premier League move. To that effect, the publication claimed he has informed his agent to look for a suitor in England.

Ancelotti [managed the former Germany international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/29401/plus/0/verein/418/trainer_id/523) during his spell at Real Madrid, where Khedira won the Champions League under the Italian’s tutelage.

In a further boost, the midfielder recently [singled out the Everton manager for high praise](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12135702/sami-khedira-juventus-midfielder-says-joining-premier-league-would-be-an-honour), saying: “There are many coaches, even in the Premier League that I respect a lot. Ancelotti is doing a great job at the moment and is a great personality. He is one of the coaches who impressed me.”

Khedira wrote himself into the history books by lifting the 2014 World Cup with Germany in what is a testament to the 33-year-old’s winning mentality and playing abilities.

The midfielder has since been a [five-time Serie A winner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/erfolge/spieler/29401) following his move to the Turin giants in 2015, but has since fallen down the pecking order and has [failed to feature under new manager Andrea Pirlo this season.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/29401)

Khedira, who is [out of contract in the summer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/profil/spieler/29401), may be available cheaply to the Toffees as a result. He continues to train with Juve, but reports by [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12135702/sami-khedira-juventus-midfielder-says-joining-premier-league-would-be-an-honour) have indicated that he has essentially been told he is unwanted at the club, refusing to sign a termination agreement with the Turin side.

Khedira had previously indicated that he holds a strong desire to play in the Premier League, even calling it an ‘honour’ to have the chance to play in the English top flight. He told *[Sky Germany](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12135702/sami-khedira-juventus-midfielder-says-joining-premier-league-would-be-an-honour):*

> When I was a child it was always a big dream of mine to be a Premier League player.
>
> I am really happy and satisfied with my career until now but one thing is still missing because I always had this dream and it has never come true… to be a part of the Premier League.
>
> I have watched so many Premier League games since I was young \[but\] even now I am following the Premier League a lot.
>
> I enjoyed always to play with my teams to play in the Champions League against the English clubs. The atmosphere, the style and idea of football has always impressed me.
>
> If it is possible it will for sure be a really big dream \[come true\] and honour to be a part of the Premier League.

### Read Everton Verdict

Khedira could add plenty of [experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sami-khedira/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/29401) and leadership to the Toffees, while his contract situation could make him a bargain buy. His relationship with Ancelotti will likely also serve as another crucial factor to any move for the midfielder.

As a result, he could be a shrewd acquisition by the Toffees, with all parties seemingly open to the move.