Resurgent Arsenal are ready to sell German World Cup winner Mesut Ozil this winter, reports the Daily Mail.
The 30-year-old midfielder missed the last five games as Arsenal continued their impressive unbeaten run. Victory over Tottenham in the North London was the prelude to a draw at Old Trafford, traditionally two matches they struggled in.
Speculation has been rife about the German’s future since it was made clear to him that he was no longer indispensable. New head coach Unai Emery substituted the mercurial midfielder at Stamford Bridge in the second game of the season.
Ozil’s form is inconsistent at best this season, registering just a solitary assist in the Premier League. That moment, capping off a fine Arsenal move with a dinked chip over the goalkeeper into the path of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the source of so much exasperation among fans. Capable of astonishing technique, Ozil fails to deliver more often than not.
It seems Arsenal are taking a more pragmatic view with the German’s £350,000 per week pay packet causing a drastic rethink. Along with cutting Aaron Ramsey, 28, and Danny Welbeck, 27, from the squad next year, the Gunners will save close to £600,000 per week in payroll.
Internazionale Milano, who exited the Champions League last night, are keen to take Ozil to the San Siro to maintain their push for the top four finish they crave. Ozil fits the profile of player they want to reignite the fans ardour for the club as well as inspiration on the field. Can they persuade the German their project is the one to believe in?
