Manchester United continue to be linked with Arsenal star Mesut Ozil despite signing his former teammate Alexis Sanchez.
Ozil is out of contract in the summer and, as of yet, has yet to sign an extension.
Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho is keen on reuniting with the playmaker of Turkish origin, who he previously managed at Real Madrid.
The Manchester Evening News claim that United held talks with Ozil during negotiations for Sanchez.
Despite signing the Chile international arriving at Old Trafford the Red Devils are still interested in signing a No 10.
With Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal, efforts to sign a new playmaker have been intensified.
United were keen on Ozil joining in January as well and reportedly told Ozil during the Sanchez negotiations there is no guarantee of an offer come the end of the season.
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MEN claim that Juan Mata could hold the keys to Ozil arriving as a free agent.
United have the option to offer Mata a one-year extension but have yet to trigger the clause in his contract.
As things stand Mata will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Turkish-Football have reported Besiktas want the Spain international on a free transfer at the end of the season and are prepared to offer a lucrative long-term deal as well as first-team football.
Ozil could of course stay on at Arsenal if he signs a new contract deal. With Sanchez out of the picture the Gunners could now match the Germany international’s wage demands.
The 29-year-old has been in great form this season picking up Arsenal Player of the Month awards for November and December.
