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Martin Keown slams Arsenal star: He's playing like he wants a transfer
MESUT OZIL has given up on his Arsenal team-mates, according to Martin Keown.
Martin Keown has claimed Mesut Ozil has given up on his Arsenal team-mates
Mesut Ozil has come under fire this season for his lacklustre performances for Arsenal, often being accused of walking in matches and being disinterested.
Martin Keown agrees with the criticism and has slammed the Germany international for his showing in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.
And the former Gunners defender has accused Ozil of giving up on his team-mates in an attempt to force through a summer transfer.
Mesut Ozil has been heavily criticised by Arsenal supporters this season
Mesut Özil on speaking to Wenger about transfer to Arsenal
"Arsenal are simply carrying Mesut Ozil and they cannot afford to do so," Keown told the Daily Mail.
"It is very clear that he is not giving everything to the cause. It looks as if Ozil has given up on his teammates.
"I don't know whether he is trying to sulk his way to a move. Who does he think he is kidding with his performances?
"He is supposed to be Arsenal's most influential player, their playmaker but against Tottenham he was just jogging around the pitch."
Ozil is yet to agree a new contract with Arsenal with his current deal set to expire in June 2018.
He has made 38 appearances for the Gunners this term, scoring 11 goals and providing 11 assists - a far cry from his impressive tally of 20 last season.
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