Mesut Ozil’s future to be resolved in next 10 days amid Fenerbahce and DC United interest, as agent reveals he could see out Arsenal contract

Mesut Ozil’s agent has revealed that the Arsenal outcast will make a decision on his future in the next 10 days amid interest from Fenerbahce and DC United.

Ozil has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta as he was left out of the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads for the first half of the Premier League season and has been training away from the first team in recent weeks.

The north London club have been desperately trying to offload the Germany international and his £350,000-a-week wages.

Reports from DHA in Turkey claim a contract has been agreed with Fenerbahce. Ozil, who has Turkish roots, has previously spoken of his admiration for the Super Lig outfit.

Journalist Berkay Tokgoz has also said the deal is close to being finalised as Ozil is in the area and will wear the No.23 jersey for the Yellow Canaries.

Sport Witness references claims in Turkey that Ozil met with Fenerbahce president Ali Koc in London.

The report also points to other ‘trusted sources from Turkish media’ are leading with the same story.

ESPN, meanwhile, claim no agreement has yet been reached with Fenerbahce, who spoke exclusively with Ozil’s representative, Dr Erkut Sogut, about his client’s future.

He insists Ozil’s priority is to stay at Arsenal, but admits ‘things can change very fast’.

“We were not allowed to talk legally before January 1 so now we are just starting to look at the options with the numbers and details,” Sogut revealed.

“I can’t talk about the clubs directly because it would be unprofessional but generally, there is six months left on the contract and it is nothing unusual that we will talk to people about different opportunities and try to find the best option for Mesut.

“He might stay at Arsenal until the summer but he might go. Mesut’s priority is to stay but you never know in football, things can change very fast.

“For the moment, we are just checking all the options for January and the summer.

“If we want to leave in January, I need to talk to Arsenal. If we sign for the summer, we don’t need to. That’s the situation.

“In the next seven to ten days, it will be a little clearer as now the transfer window is open, things can move faster.”

Ozil has also been reported to be in advanced negotiations with MLS side DC United, as per Football London.

The MLS side are believed to have offered an ‘attractive package’ to the player which includes the expansion of his M10 brand across the United States.

The report states that DC United’s offer includes the expansion of Ozil‘s ’39 Steps Coffee’ brand in their Audi Field stadium, own merchandise line and will use him as the face of the club.