Mesut Ozil could earn ‘nearly double’ £300,000 per week, if he leaves Arsenal for China

Mesut Ozil could earn nearly double the £300,000 per week in wages he is after at Arsenal with a move to China according to the Sun.

Per the source, a number of Chinese clubs are prepared to pay Ozil double what he wants at Arsenal.

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Ozil has been locked in talks with Arsenal over a new contract deal and the Daily Star reports that he wants £300,000 which is just over double the £140,000 per-week he currently makes.

The Germany international of Turkish origin still has over a year remaining on his current deal but he may have to start showing he is worth the wages he is after.

Ozil has come under fire recently following a dip in form.

The play-maker was also heavily criticised for his display in the Gunners 5-1 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League Last 16 first-leg tie in Germany.

Ozil has not scored a goal for the Gunners since 10 December 2016 and has just one assist in 2017.

The Arsenal star has a total of eight assists and has netted nine times which is his highest goal tally in a single season for the North London outfit.

The 28-year-old would be the latest star player to join the Chinese Super League if he were to end up moving.

Former Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez currently earns £615,000 per-week according to the Telegraph.

Ozil recently enjoyed a short break to Istanbul with former Miss World Turkey, Amine Gulse and is expected to resume training with Arsenal on Thursday 23 February.