Man Utd news: No Mesut Ozil deal this month, Arsenal star considering new contract offer
MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly not have the option of signing Mesut Ozil this month as the Arsenal playmaker continues to mull over a fresh contract offer.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Ozil wants to be certain on Arsenal’s prospects going forwards before deciding where his future lies.
He’s keen for the north Londoners to hand him a 30 per cent bump on his £154,000-a-week wages and he would like Jack Wilshere’s No 10 shirt.
However, winning trophies is set to be crucial in determining where he wants to play from the summer onwards and Arsenal’s ability to do that will decide whether he signs the non-incentive-based paperwork tabled in December.
Clubs from Europe are thought to have made contact with Ozil’s representatives but United are yet to get in touch over a potential Old Trafford switch.
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Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is considering a contract offer tabled by the Gunners in December
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The Manchester Evening News indicate Arsenal would not entertain a January deal for him even if they could recoup £15m to £20m of their original outlay.
For his part, Ozil is content with life alongside fiance Amine Gulse in London, having purchased a home in Hampstead last year.
Mourinho, meanwhile, was coy when asked if he was interested in signing him last month, answering “no comment” while smirking.
If Ozil sticks with Arsenal, the Germany international and Mourinho will go head-to-head in April when Arsene Wenger’s men visit United.