Mesut Ozil could be set to play under new manager as Arsenal open negotiations with German tactician who turned down Bayern Munich job

Mesut Ozil

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil could be set to play under a new manager in the near future.

According to the German outlet Bild, former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel is in negotiations with Arsenal.

Per the source, the German tactician has turned down the opportunity to manage Bayern Munich in favour of a move to the Gunners. Bild go onto state that Arsenal’s London rivals Chelsea are also in the race to appoint Tuchel as manager.

Despite previously playing in the Bundesliga, Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has no experience of playing under Tuchel.

The 29-year-old returned to Arsenal today after featuring in Germany’s 1-1 draw with Spain last week.

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Ozil played the full 90 minutes for Germany and set social media alight with an impressive skill against Andres Iniesta.

Thomas Tuchel has been out of work since last may when he was sacked by Dortmund.

Arsenal are back in action in the Premier League this weekend when they take on Stoke City.