Arsenal transfer news: Mesut Ozil contract announcement demanded, have club dropped hint?

ARSENAL got fans excited this morning by tweeting a picture of Mesut Ozil - prompting hope that he is about to sign a new deal.

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Arsenal transfer news: Is this a hint Mesut Ozil is signing?

The Germany international, 28, has refused to sign a new deal at the Emirates and he can leave for free at the end of the season.

The Gunners posted a picture with the ‘M’ emoji today, paying tribute to their midfield magician.

And it sent supporters wild with them speculating this could be a hint he is staying put.

One fan tweeted “Hope this is a cheeky hint” while another said “Announce contract”.

One follower tagged Ozil in his tweet and said: “announce his contract extension @MesutOzil1088”.

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Another followed in a similar vain and said: “hint of contract extensoin (sic)!”

While a fellow Gooner added: “thursdays cant b better if u announce a contract extension.”

Ozil was hailed by Crystal Palace star Yohan Cabaye this week, who said: “The strongest player in England, I think? Mesut Ozil. He is really, very strong

“You get the impression that he does not care, that he is nonchalant, but at one point he will put a pass that nobody has seen.

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“He always knows everything before everyone else. That’s what is fabulous about him.”

But Arsenal’s social media activity riled one supporter, who was annoyed by the choice of picture.

He fumed: “You could have found a better pic of one of the most skilled footballer in the world than him just going to take a corner!”

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