Barcelona director in talks with Arsenal star’s agent over summer move – Personal terms all but agreed
Barcelona director of football Raul Sanllehi has kicked off negotiations between the La Liga giants and Mesut Ozil.
The Spanish outlet Sport states that talks between Sanllehi and Ozil’s agent Dr Erkut Sogut are ongoing.
Per the source, Barcelona believe Ozil will be available for transfer in January for just £20 million.
Sport go onto state that the talks took place in London and that an agreement over the terms of Ozil’s potential contract were all but agreed
The Gunners may be forced into cashing in on their star playmaker due to jus precarious contract situation. Ozil has under seven months remaining on his contract with Arsenal.
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Ozil could end up leaving the Gunners for three next summer unless he strikes a new deal or is sold by Arsenal in January.
The former Real Madrid star played a key role during Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over rivals Tottenham last weekend. Arsene Wenger’s side take on FC Koln on Thursday night in the Europa League.
