No bids for Stuttgart pair - Schneider

09 July 2010 09:50
Stuttgart are yet to receive any offers for Germany stars Sami Khedira and Serdar Tasci, according to director of sport Jochen Schneider. [LNB] Both players have been linked with moves to various clubs around Europe, with midfielder Khedira an apparent target of Chelsea as a replacement for Bayer Leverkusen-bound Michael Ballack, while defender Tasci has reportedly attracted interest from Arsenal.[LNB]Khedira, who has one-year remaining on his Stuttgart contract, has made an impact for Germany at the World Cup this summer, playing a key role at the heart of midfield and helping his side to the semi-finals. [LNB]Spanish newspaper AS claimed on Wednesday that Real Madrid are also keen on securing the 23-year-old's services for a reported £12million, but Schneider is adamant no enquiries have been made. [LNB]"We have received nothing for either Sami Khedira or Serdar Tasci," Schneider told kicker-Sportmagazin. [LNB]"No enquiries, no bids, no facsimile or similar. We are aware of those daily rumours, but this is why we do not really treat this with much attention.[LNB]"We are keen on keeping both players part of VfB Stuttgart."

Source: Team_Talk