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Mesut Ozil has been linked with move away from Arsenal in the January window
German's agent has rubbished reports, insisting positive talks have taken place
Dr Erkut Sogut says the midfielder wants to play in England for next few years
Ozil could return from injury to feature against Watford on Saturday afternoon

Published: 12:36 EDT, 11 October 2017 | Updated: 12:36 EDT, 11 October 2017

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Talks over extending Mesut Ozil's contract at Arsenal are 'going in a positive way', according to the agent of the German midfielder.

Ozil could be back in contention for the Gunners' trip to Watford on Saturday after recovering from a knee injury which kept him out of international duty as Germany secured their place at the 2018 World Cup.

The 28-year-old joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in a then club-record £42.5million deal in September 2013, but as yet has not penned a new contract.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has held positive talks with Arsenal, according to his agent

There has been some speculation over Ozil's future, with his contract up in June 2018

There had been suggestions, though, the German playmaker could be sold in January to avoid him leaving on a free transfer in the summer.

Inter Milan, Besiktas and Manchester United, now managed by his former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, have all been touted as possible destinations for a player said to be seeking a salary in the region of £300,000-per-week.

Ozil's representative Dr Erkut Sogut, however, suggested in quotes to Turkish media outlet Fanatik that the German could well be staying put.

Sogut said: 'Ozil wants to play another two to three years in the Premier League.

'Our contacts with Arsenal continue and are going in a positive way.'

Arsenal will resume Premier League action this weekend on the back of an unbeaten run through seven outings in all competitions, with four successive victories.

Alexis Sanchez is heading back to north London after Chile missed out on a World Cup spot

Shkodran Mustafi suffered a suspected thigh muscle tear while playing for Germany this week

However, the Gunners must do without German defender Shkodran Mustafi, who suffered a suspected thigh muscle tear while on international duty.

Forward Alexis Sanchez, meanwhile, faced a long trek back to London following Chile's final World Cup qualifier against Brazil, which saw them lose 3-0 in Sao Paulo, therefore missing out on a place in Russia next summer.