Arsenal: Mesut Ozil celebrates in tunnel after beating Man Utd
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil could be on his way out of the club - but in 12 months' time. The Gunners star is wanted by Major League Soccer club DC United, who are preparing for their first season without Wayne Rooney.
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That could potentially be filled by Ozil, but there’s a problem.
DC United apparently don’t believe they can sign Ozil until January next season, partly because of his contract.
The German will be out of contract at the end of next season, meaning he will be available for free in the summer of 2021 if he doesn’t sign an extension.
He will be able to talk to overseas clubs in 12 months’ time over signing a pre-contract agreement with a new club.
Ozil has only managed one assist in the league this season, and hasn’t found the net once.
But regardless, Arteta insisted he is happy with the German’s performances since he took over at the Emirates.
“The demands that we have to put on him are to make the difference every single game," Arteta explained.
"To do that he needs the right structure and players around him to help him to do that.
"I think he could have had more assists and probably more goals in the games he has played under me which has been a little bit unlucky, but overall I think that his performance has improved a lot."