Arsenal news: Mesut Ozil’s agent reveals ‘positive’ contract talks

MESUT OZIL’S agent has hinted there could be a positive resolution regarding the midfielder’s Arsenal contract situation.

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Ozil has entered the final year of his contract and talks between him and Arsenal were understood to have reached a stalemate.

The Germany international wants a significant pay rise from the Gunners but is also attracting interest from Manchester United and Besiktas in Turkey.

With his contract ending next summer, Ozil can enter talks with other clubs in January.

But his representative Erkut Sogut has revealed they have not received an approach from Besiktas and claimed the midfielder wants to remain in the Premier League.

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Mesut Ozil is out of contract next summer

Our contact with Arsenal continues and we are moving in a positive direction

Erkut Sogut

Sogut told Fanatik: "Mesut is glad to hear of Besiktas being interested in him, however, no proposal has reached us.

"Even if that did happen, he wants to play in the Premier League for at least two to three more years.

"Our contact with Arsenal continues and we are moving in a positive direction."

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Arsene Wenger is hopeful Mesut Ozil will remain at Arsenal

Ozil has been restricted to just five appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season.

However during the international break he has been able to train in the gym and could be in contention to play against Watford on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does have injury doubts over Laurent Koscielny, Danny Welbeck and Francis Coquelin.

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