Arsenal transfer news: Mesut Ozil declines opportunity to join Saudi side Al-Nassr for £5m

It is hidden secret that Mesut Ozil has had a fallout with Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta since past season. midfielder has fallen down pecking order despite being highest-paid player at Emirates. club were keen on selling him this summer but with suitors lining up for German, Ozil had to stay put. Mesut Ozil has w declined an offer from a Saudi Arabia-based club for a transfer worth a reported amount of £5 million. 

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Mesut Ozil to Al-Nassr fails to materialise 

According to a report by Tyc Sports, Mesut Ozil was offered a back-door exit by Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr after his dwindling game time at Arsenal. club have offered a two-season deal to Germany international. Mesut Ozil, though, is t content with stipulated period in deal and is looking for a longer collaboration. 

According to Arsenal transfer news this week, Ozil has maintained that he is happy at London despite being frozen out of matchday squad since business end of previous season. Speaking to Athletic, 2014 World Cup winner acceded that things have been difficult at Arsenal but he loves club and he possesses unilateral right to take a call on his departure.

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Mesut Ozil hopes for improved relationship at Arsenal 

Mesut Ozil went on to assert that difficult situations never break him. Instead, it strengns his resolve to outdo himself. He asserted that he will give everything for Emirates-based outfit. German maestro continued by stating that he has shown he has what it takes to bounce back into first team in past and harbours hope of regaining his lost prestige. 

Mesut Ozil last participated in a competitive game for Arsenal in March, when he assisted Alexandre Lacazette's goal to help Gunners claim a narrow 1-0 victory against West Ham. He hasn't stepped on field in Premier League ever since, despite making two appearances in friendlies against Brentford and Aston Villa. 

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Mesut Ozil's Arsenal contract runs until 2021

Mesut Ozil is bound with Arsenal by a contract that runs until June next year. With his future at club all but fractured, midfielder is set to leave club as a free nt next summer. Beginning January, Mesut Ozil will be legally permitted to negotiate a free transfer with prospective clubs. 

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