Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil could be set to make a surprise January move to Fenerbahce after falling out with Unai Emery. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the Gunners playmaker could be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, following his breakdown in relations with the Arsenal boss. A source close to ESPN, as reported by the Daily Star, was recently quoted to have said, “Ozil had an argument with coach Emery at practice this week, came out screaming,”
The Uncertainty Behind Ozil’s Future At North London
Emery decided to drop the German talent for their match against West Ham United a few weeks ago, citing illness as the reason behind his decision. However, rumours are now rife regarding Ozil’s uncertain future at North London. The 29-year-old penned a £350,000-a-week contract in January to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium, but after putting on a series of underwhelming performances, his place in the Arsenal first-team has been subject to questions from both pundits and fans alike.
Recent Performances Has Not Helped The German’s Cause
Ozil has slowly lost his magical touch for both club and country, which was evident from his displays for the German national team in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He has also made a poor start to this Premier League campaign and has failed to live up to the high expectations of being ‘the main man’ for the Gunners. Hence, it could be time for him to make a switch away from North London in an attempt to reignite his career.
The fact that Ozil has been earning the big bucks but has not delivered on the pitch will not help his cause, so Emery needs to take some action regarding his future to avoid suffering the consequences of his poor displays.
Ozil Is Not Suited To Emery’s Style Of Play
Ozil is still a terrific playmaker, who can influence any match on any given day. However, his reluctance to work hard for the team might not be tolerated by Emery, whose style of play is based on playing with high intensity, which the German lacks.
Should The Gunners Sell Him?
Players of Ozil’s calibre are hard to come by which is why the Gunners decided to hand him a big-money, long-term contract back in January. The German might only be going through a dip in form and could still provide value to the Arsenal starting XI in the coming months. Hence, Ozil needs to sort out his problems with Emery if things are to work out for him, going into the future. Otherwise, his departure could be the only possible solution for all parties.
