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Man United favourites to sign Arsenal star, Chelsea and Man City also in running - bookies
MANCHESTER UNITED have emerged as shock favourites to sign Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, according to the bookies.
Manchester United favourites to sign Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil
Ozil has been in talks with Arsenal over a new and improved contract for months, with manager Arsene Wenger saying an agreement is close.
But The Sun reported yesterday that the Germany World Cup winner has been lined up by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho previously worked with Ozil during his time at Real Madrid and has made no secret of his admiration of the 28-year-old's talents.
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The Gunners have reportedly offered Ozil a deal worth £160,000 a week, while United are willing to pay him £250,000 a week to lure him to Old Trafford.
And bookmakers Ladbrokes have moved to price Man United as 5/2 favourites to become Ozil's next club.
United's local rivals Manchester City are also in the running, along with Mourinho's former club Chelsea - both at odds of 10/1 to land Ozil.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho worked with Arsenal star Mesut Ozil at Real Madrid
A Ladbrokes spokesman said: “It could be deja-vu for Gooners, with Man United sniffing around yet another of Arsene Wenger’s aces.
"The 28-year-old is just 5/2 to follow in the footsteps of Robin van Persie by leaving the Emirates for Old Trafford."
Ozil has been in red-hot form for Arsenal this season, scoring seven goals to lift Arsenal to fourth in the Premier League table and top of Champions League Group A.
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