The German international is not interested in extending his stay at the Emirates and will let his contract run out in 2018.
And while a host of clubs will be after his services, Ozil is said to prefer a move to Manchester United.
Ozil's advisors have enquired over a potential move to Old Trafford and the feedback has been encouraging, according to Sunday Mirror Sport.
Jose Mourinho coached the midfielder while at Real Madrid and a reunion looks to be on the cards.
Mourinho is a big fan of the talented playmaker and would encourage the United bosses to make a move for the player, who will be available on a free.
The free transfer would allow the Red Devils to offer Ozil a bumper contract, with his demands currently standing at £250,000-a-week.
Arsenal team-mate Alexis Sanchez is also looking to let his contract run out at the club.
And while he has also been linked with a switch to Old Trafford, the Chilean international is more likely to end up at neighbours Manchester City, possibly in the January transfer window.
Ozil has been linked with a move to Inter Milan this week but wants to stay in England at a club which has a realistic chance of winning trophies.
Arsene Wenger will be reluctant to allow the 28-year-old to a title rival but may be powerless to stop his adversary Mourinho from swooping in next summer.