Inter Milan president Erick Thohir may have indicated that he does not expect transfer target Mesut Ozil to leave Arsenal in January, but the Mirror reports that the Gunners “could be ready to cash in rather than lose him for free next summer.”
Ozil, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he is free to talk to overseas clubs from the start of January if he does not sign a new deal.
And with no indication that the Germany international will be putting pen to paper any time soon, Inter’s interest may persuade Arsenal to agree to a winter move.
Ozil is reported to want around £350,000 a week, with the Gunners having offered around £275,000, and the Mirror writes that, with the situation dragging, they “could be tempted by a big cash offer and Inter could move for him given any encouragement.”
If a switch to Milan fails to materialise, Ozil could yet be tempted to stay in the Premier League, with Manchester United reported to be among the clubs who might be interested.
But the Mirror states that “there has been no concrete interest or offers, and his options would appear to be limited for the value of contract he wants.”
