Sami Khedira spotted at Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal vs. Lyon

Sami Khedira was seen at Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal's pregame match against Lyon on Sunday as rumors suggested the Gunners were preparing to qualify for the midfielder. Juventus.

Aged 32, he was closely linked to a move to Arsenal in the summer of 2014 after playing a key role in the German World Cup winning campaign, but staying at Real Madrid for another season before joining Juventus a year later.

Khedira's career was regularly interrupted by injuries and he played only 17 appearances in all competitions for Juventus last season.

With Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot joining the Italian champions this summer, the competition for midfielder positions will probably be more intense than ever and Khedira, who was not present during the pre-season tour -season of Juve due to injury, will probably be considered surplus. by the new manager of the club, Maurizio Sarri.

Earlier this week, Sky Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio said Arsenal were among the clubs that showed interest in Khedira, alongside the Wolves, Valencia and Fiorentina.

Despite Ramsey's departure, the midfielder seems to be one of the areas in which Unai Emery is fortunate to have an abundance of options as the new season approaches, especially given the arrival Dani Ceballos loaned by Real Madrid, an agreement confirmed earlier this week.

According to reports earlier this summer, Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira were interesting Serie A clubs, but both are now guaranteed to stay, while Matteo Guendouzi is expected to continue his development after a promising first season at the club.