Lukas Podolski urges Sami Khedira to sign for Arsenal over Chelsea

SAMI KHEDIRA has been told to snub Chelsea for a move to Arsenal.

Khedira, Sami Khedira, Arsenal, ChelseaLukas Podolski (right) has spoken about the chances of Sami Khedira (left) signing for Arsenal[GETTY]

Khedira has been heavily linked with the Gunners this summer amid rumours he is set to leave Real Madrid.

The German World Cup winner is also a reported target for Chelsea, but has been told to join Arsenal by international team-mate Lukas Podolski.

"I did not have to," Podolski said when asked if he had tried to convince Khedira to move to the Emirates.

"Sami knows how much fun he can have at Arsenal."

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German newspaper Bild also claim Khedira lived with Arsenal stars Podolski, Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker whilst at the World Cup in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has confirmed his World Cup winning trio will all miss the start of the season.

"I have given them a good break because I have experience of players who have been in the World Cup Final," Wenger said. "You need a rest.

"Will they be ready? Mertesacker prepares well - but for the first game... I don't think they will be ready for August 16."

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