(CNN) -- Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos is in talks to leave Arsenal and join English Premier League rivals Everton, according to the Liverpool-based side. Philippe Senderos is seeking to leave Arsenal to keep his World Cup hopes alive. The 24-year-old has been out of favor with the London club for the past year or so, and spent last season on loan with Italy's AC Milan. The center-back made only 15 appearances in his injury-hit stint with the Rossoneri, and returned to Arsenal where he has a year left on his contract. Everton chairman Bill Kenwright confirmed that talks were underway, but said that no deal had been done despite an earlier claim by the Swiss Football Federation.
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Philippe Senderos in talks to leave Arsenal and join English rivals Everton
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Switzerland defender wants regular first-team action ahead of 2010 World Cup
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Senderos spent an injury-hit loan spell with Italy's AC Milan last season
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The 24-year-old joined Arsenal in 2003 from Swiss club Servette
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