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Arsenal transfer stunner: Mesut Ozil linked with surprise summer exit - Man United keen
MESUT OZIL is at the centre of a transfer battle between Besiktas and Fenerbahce, while Manchester United are also eyeing the Germany international, according to reports.
Besiktas are interested in signing Arsenal star Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil, 28, is out of contract at Arsenal in 2018 and has been linked with a move away from the Emirates in the summer.
Turkish giants Fenerbahce have been linked with shock summer swoop for the Germany international.
But Turkish newspaper Aksam claim Besiktas have now entered the race to sign the Germany international.
It is claimed Besiktas are keen on bringing a marquee signing to the club and they have earmarked Ozil as a potential summer target.
However, Fenerbahce hold an advantage over Besiktas with Ozil being a fan of the club and admitting that he would be keen on playing for them in the future.
Man United boss Jose Mourinho is monitoring Mesut Ozil's situation at Arsenal
Turkish outlet Sabah reported Ozil as saying: “My family are from the Black Sea region of Turkey and I’m a Fenerbahce fan, I would consider playing for them in the future.”
Goal claimed last week that Manchester United are also interested in Ozil, with Jose Mourinho monitoring his situation.
The Red Devils are said to be eyeing oil’s contract situation with keen interest, while they are also aware that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may become available.