Arsenal's Mesut Ozil May Be Heading to Barcelona

There are reports linking German playmaker, Mesut Ozil with a return to Spain as he expresses reluctance about renewing his Arsenal contract.

 

Mesut Ozil

 

Barcelona have joined the list of potential suitors for Arsenal's Mesut Ozil, should the Germany international fail to reach an agreement over a contract extension at the Emirates, Sport reports.

 

It is alleged that sources within the Catalan club say the playmaker would be happy to return to Spain, though Gunners insiders claim the opposite, stating that the club are confident of reaching an accord over wages.

 

Antoine Griezmann heads up a Manchester United summer transfer wish list that could top £130 million, according to the Daily Mail.

 

Atletico Madrid star Griezmann is Jose Mourinho's priority target, while Benfica defender Victor Lindelof is another that the Portuguese has identified as someone he wants to bring in.

 

Frank Lampard snubbed an incredible offer from China and former manager Manuel Pellegrini, instead deciding to retire from football, according to the Daily Star.

 

Hebei China Fortune apparently offered an incredible £450,000-a-week deal in an attempt to lure the former Chelsea midfielder to the Chinese Super League for eight months.

 

Arda Turan is ready to discuss a mega-money move to the Chinese Super League, according to beIN Sports Turkey.

 

The Barcelona midfielder has apparently been offered €100 million over a four-year contract and will send his representative to discuss the deal in the coming days.

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Mesut Ozil Regrets Joining Arsenal, Eyes Real Madrid Move

Strong rumours have it that German playmaker, Ozil could be eyeing a move out of Arsenal following a level of dissatisfaction.

 

Mesut Ozil

 

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil regrets joining the Gunners and has told former club Real Madrid that he’d like to return to the Bernabeu, according to the Metro.

 

The 28-year-old moved to the Emirates in a club record £42.5 million deal from Madrid in 2013.

 

After a difficult first couple of seasons, Ozil’s emerged as one of Arsenal’s most important players and Arsene Wenger is desperate for the German to sign a new deal at the club.

 

Ozil’s deal runs out in a little over 18 months but Arsenal are unwilling to meet his £250,000-a-week wage demands.

 

However, according to Marca, Ozil never wanted to join the Gunners and has reached out to his former club to tell them he’d happily rejoin them.

 

Wenger admitted earlier this year that the German struggled during his first season at the club and had to persuade Ozil that Arsenal was the right choice for him.

 

Another Arsenal star, Alexis Sanchez, is also in a contract stand-off with the club and, though Arsenal would loathe to lose Ozil, next summer would be their last opportunity to get a big price for the German.

 

Marca claim Ozil’s currently analysing his options and would happily return to La Liga with Real Madrid, where he spent three years during his first stint.

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