Arsenal star Mesut Ozil wants to join Barcelona for £17m in January and demands £330,000-a-week
German international is pushing for a move to the Nou Camp but his wage demands could prove a stumbling block, according to reports
MESUT OZIL wants to join Barcelona in January for £17million and is demanding £330,000-a-week, according to reports.
The Spanish giants have been linked with a move for the Arsenal ace, whose contract runs out at the end of the season.
But sports station Catalunya Radio are reporting that Ozil's representatives want a move in the winter window.
And on top of that they want a three-year contract for the German World Cup winner.
Spanish paper AS are also reporting that Ozil wants to quit the Emirates for the Nou Camp, but wants around £17m-a-year in wages.
Ozil, 29, reportedly also wants a number of add-ons and bonuses if he joins the La Liga leaders.
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But the report does suggest this could be a stumbling block for Barca, who are said to be struggling with their finances after Lionel Messi penned a lucrative new deal.
Arsenal are resigned to the fact they will lose Ozil by the end of the season as he continues to stall on committing his future.
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And Arsene Wenger could cash in on the former Real Madrid star rather than lose him on a free.
Alexis Sanchez is also likely to leave and losing both for nothing would be a big blow for the Gunners.