Mesut Ozil transfer to MLS likely once Arsenal deal expires next summer

German midfielder Mesut Ozil's time at Arsenal is up and it is  secret. former Real Madrid superstar has struggled for game time under manr Mikel Arteta, having last played an official game in March with Gunners. As player sees out final few months of his contract, hunt for a new destination is on. Earlier, he was closely associated with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. However, recent reports hint he could be on move to Major League Soccer (MLS) next summer. 

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Mesut Ozil contract ends in June 2021 

Ozil's contract with Arsenal expires at end of current season. With contract extension talks in hindsight with Gunners, player has been linked with several clubs across Europe. However, his hefty ws, estimated at a staggering £350,000-per-week, have proven to be a deterrent. 

Earlier, a report by Sport Digitale weighed in on Mesut Ozil transfer story.  report stated that Fenerbahce congress member Murat Zorlu had claimed that Arsenal midfielder was close to agreeing to a deal with Fenerbahce. Interestingly, report also claimed that a deal could be agreed with Arsenal as early as January. 

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Mesut Ozil transfer to MLS? Ozil future in limbo 

In a recent report on Mesut Ozil transfer saga by ESPN, MLS are new likely destinations. Los Angeles Galaxy, DC United and David Beckham-owned Inter Miami are pondering upon idea of roping in services of 2014 World Cup winner. report claims that Arsenal are keen on letting him leave in January. 

But Ozil harbours dream of playing in second half of season when new squad lists are submitted in February. tably, Ozil was dropped off Premier League and Europa League squads by Arteta.  32-year-old wishes to finish off his contract with Emirates-based outfit and hence a move in January looks highly unlikely. 

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Mesut Ozil MLS talks: Wenger praises Arsenal outcast

Former Arsenal manr Arsene Wenger has spoken in support of Ozil. Wenger, who is currently FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, has urged his former player and current manr Arteta to trust midfielder. He has reportedly claimed that German international "is t a difficult character to man" and remains supportive of his talent. 

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