(Picture) Arsenal star Mesut Ozil taks mystery trip to Turkey

The Gunners beat Sutton United 2-0 in the FA Cup 5th Round on Monday 20 February but Arsenal star Mesut Ozil was not part of the match day squad, instead he was flying to Turkey.

Ozil was spotted in Istanbul with former Miss World Turkey, Amine Gulse, who he has previously had a relationship with.

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The Germany international of Turkish origin was reported to be in a relationship with Mandy Capristo but he has been spotted around London with Gulse.

Ozil surprised unsuspecting onlookers as he left a popular Istanbul restaurant with Gulse.

Ozil is no stranger to Turkey, his family are of Turkish origin and he regularly visits the country where he is a popular celebrity.

The reason behind his latest visit is for now a mystery but what is interesting is that he keeps being spotted with Gulse.

Ozil has also been closely linked with a future move to Fenerbahce and was reported to have held talks with business mogul Ali Koc on his last visit to Istanbul according to Hurriyet sports journalist Ahmet Ercanlar.

Ozil reportedly spent 17 hours in Istanbul over the course of his latest trip to the city where he entered discussions with the Fenerbahce regarding a future move.

Koc is expected to take over current Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim and is rumoured to be keen on bringing Ozil in as a marquee signing.

The Koc family are one of the most powerful and influential families in Turkey worth billions. Ali Koc recently revealed that he will run for presidency – which he would be almost certain to win – in January 2018.