Mesut Ozil to MLS? Arsenal outcast reportedly in talks with DC United over January switch

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been struggling to find a new club with his contract with Gunners set to expire at end of current season. Germany international has been linked with several clubs in Europe, but his hefty ws have posed a potent threat for a future move. According to a recent report on Ozil transfer, Major League Soccer (MLS) seemingly appears to be his ideal destination. 

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Mesut Ozil to MLS? DC United move on cards before Ozil contract ends 

Ozil has been restricted to bench since March 12 and has t played a single game throughout current season. He was dropped off squads for Premier League and Europa League, hinting at complicated relationship between Ozil and Arteta. Although player has always maintained that he wishes to see off his remainder of Arsenal contract, chances of that look dim. 

According to a report by Football London, former Real Madrid superstar is in negotiations with MLS outfit DC United. report hinting at Ozil transfer comes to light after Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta recently indicated at a mass exodus in January, insisting that club were finding it difficult to sustain number of players y have. 

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Ozil's ws, at £350,000, highest at Emirates 

Ozil is highest-earner at Arsenal. Ozil's ws are estimated at £350,000-per-week. His move to MLS has major significance when it comes to off field partnership. report insists that DC United's offer includes expansion of Ozil's 39 Steps Coffee brand. It also includes idea of his own personal merchandise line.

Washington-based MLS outfit are willing to make Ozil ir marquee signing, while also assisting him in setting up his brand across world. Mesut's nt Dr Erkut Sogut is said to enjoy a great relationship with DC United executive Sam Porter. Interestingly, Porter was instrumental in bringing Wayne Rooney to club in 2018. 

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Arsenal's active January transfer window 

This is first time that concrete reports of a move for Mesut Ozil to MLS have emerged. His departure in January might free up w bill of club. Besides, defenders Sead Kolasinac and Sokratis Papastathopoulos are set to depart soon. Moreover, club have recently confirmed William Saliba's exit, who has been loaned out to Ligue 1 side Nice. 

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