According to the latest odds released by the United Kingdom bookmakers, Manchester United are currently leading the chase to secure the signature of Mesut Ozil from Arsenal. The Express has revealed that the Red Devils are priced at 1/2 by Coral to snap up the German talent in January similar to how they landed Alexis Sanchez from the Gunners at the start of this calendar year.
Ozil’s Recent Nightmare At Arsenal
The former Real Madrid playmaker has been a sporadic feature under Unai Emery this season. Ozil has not managed to get a start in Arsenal’s last five matches across all competitions. The 30-year-old midfielder does not have too many years left in him to play at the top level and, he needs to switch clubs unless his situation at North London changes for the better soon.
The Gelsenkirchen born talent has only made 12 appearances for Unai Emery’s side this term, registering four goals while providing one assist in all competitions. Ozil is vastly experienced at this level and could be a fantastic addition to Mourinho’s squad as his quality on the pitch is undeniable.
What Will Ozil Bring To Old Trafford?
The German has built a career based on his remarkable playmaking talents. He oozes class in midfield and has a habit of creating chances out of nothing for his teammates. However, one big hole in the German’s game has been his poor work ethic off the ball which can sometimes be a significant disadvantage for his side.
Will It Be A Good Move For Mourinho?
The addition of someone of Ozil’s quality will undoubtedly bolster Mourinho’s midfield options at Old Trafford. United has got some talented playmakers in their squad like Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, and Paul Pogba, who are all battling for a midfield berth in Mourinho’s starting XI.
Ozil will bring a lot of quality to the Red Devils midfield and add more competition for places within the Man United squad. Hence, it could be an excellent acquisition for Mourinho if he can somehow manage to lure the German star to make a switch to the red half of Manchester next month.
