Arsenal are demanding a staggering £30m for the services of their star playmaker Mesut Ozil. The German superstar has been unsettled at the club in the past few months and is reluctant to sign a contract extension.
Ozil’s current contract with Arsenal expires at the end of this season, meaning he could be available to sign a pre-contract agreement this January. However, considering the fact that Manchester United are in dire need of a quality offensive player, should the Red Devils make an early switch for the highly rated German midfield maestro?
Manchester United started this season on a promising note by breathing on the neck of table toppers Manchester City. However, in recent weeks, the Red Devils are failing to keep up with their high flying city rivals, as it seems.
And one of the main problems for Jose Mourinho’s men has been their lack of superiority in the offensive department. The Red Devils failed to score against Liverpool, the team with the leakiest defence than any top seven teams in the Premier League and also, slumped to a defeat against Huddersfield.
Manchester United definitely lack the flair going forward, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan being the only spark in the attack. Juan Mata hasn’t been influencing enough while Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford’s have only looked useful in counter-attacking situations. And that’s where Mesut Ozil comes into the frame.
The German International is known for his amazing ability to create chances as well raking up assists. Ozil contributed to a sensational tally of 59 assists since joining the Gunners in 2013, more than any other Arsenal player during that period.
Not only can he act as the main creative force behind Manchester United’s offensive output but also facilitate the central zones with his clever passing and movements. Considering the quality Jose Mourinho has at his disposal, players like Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford, and Anthony Martial are sure to thrive under the creative influence of Mesut Ozil.
The Red Devils have a real chance to set their sights on the elusive Premier League title this season. Even though Manchester City are looking unstoppable at the moment, United can easily keep up with their form, if they play to their full potential. And Ozil’s arrival at the club could definitely aid their chances of claiming the title come May. Therefore, securing the services of Arsenal’s German superstar should be the primary objective for the Red Devils in the January transfer window.
