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Arsenal in hunt for ‘new Mesut Ozil’ in Turkish-Germany prodigy Berkay Ozcan

Teenager claims 'my agent and I are in talks with Arsenal -  they have been scouting me for past two years'

ARSENAL are hunting the new Mesut Ozil - Turkish-German prodigy Berkay Ozcan.

The 19-year-old Stuttgart midfielder claims Emirates boss Arsene Wenger has had him watched for two years.

 Berkay Ozcan claims to have been on Arsenal's radar for two years
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Berkay Ozcan claims to have been on Arsenal's radar for two yearsCredit: Getty - Contributor

There are distinct similarities between Ozcan and the Gunners' £42million former record signing Ozil.

Ozcan was born in Germany to Turkish parents, just like Ozil.

He initially won Germany Under-15 caps, but has since switched allegiance to Turkey.

The youngster has made quite a name for himself, playing for all the Turkish youth sides up to Under-21 level.

 Mesut Ozil heads home for Arsenal at Everton
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Mesut Ozil heads home for Arsenal at EvertonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The teenager has worked his way up the Turkish youth system
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The teenager has worked his way up the Turkish youth systemCredit: Getty - Contributor

And the teenager has now revealed Arsenal's long-standing interest in him.
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Ozcan told Turkish TV station beIN: "My agent and I are in talks with Arsenal.


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"They have been scouting me for the past two years, and send representatives to watch my games.

"My agent is in direct talks with them. I am not sure if now is the right time to join Arsenal - it may be a bit early for me.
 Ozil experienced a similar upbringing to that of Ozcan
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Ozil experienced a similar upbringing to that of OzcanCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Arsene Wenger could be about to sign the 'new Mesut Ozil'
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Arsene Wenger could be about to sign the 'new Mesut Ozil'Credit: AFP or licensors

"I want to prove myself at Stuttgart and keep developing first.

"Ultimately Arsenal is the club I want to join in the future and, God willing, I will achieve my goal."

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Karlsruhe-born Ozcan is under contract with Stuttgart until 2019.

He helped them win promotion back to the Bundesliga in May.


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So far this season he has made three senior appearances.

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