Player hints over quick move to Everton – Contact in place, and January transfer possible

Not for the first time recently, Sami Khedira has dropped hints over a potential move to Everton.

The midfielder has been pushed completely out of the picture at Juventus and hasn’t appeared for the Turin club this season. Andrea Pirlo clearly isn’t a fan of the player and hasn’t included him in the squads eligible to play.

Inevitably, that’s seen talk of a move in the January window, with Everton repeatedly pushed forward as an option. Not only are the Toffees seen as a possibility, but they’ve been edged out in front of other potential suitors.

Khedira has spoken about his future recently, and referenced a good relationship with Carlo Ancelotti, a manager he worked with at Real Madrid.

He’s now done the same again, speaking to German newspaper Bild.

When asked about potential moves to Everton and Tottenham, the latter due to the Jose Mourinho connections, Khedira said: “These are just two of the many interesting clubs. I’ve always kept in touch with both of them, even in the last few weeks. We phoned and wrote. They know my situation. But it could end up being a completely different club. Even outside of England. If someone convinces me with their concept, it could also become a club that you don’t even have in mind.”

He was also pressed on whether a move could happen quickly, with the January window opening soon, and he made clear that’s a real possibility: “I am open to a new sporting challenge. I’ve had a hard time and want to play football again, fighting for three points week after week. That’s what I long for. If that’s at a club other than Juve, I have no problem with that.”

Juventus will surely be interested in any offers during January, and may well allow Khedira to move for free given his contract expires next summer.