Arsenal transfer round-up as midfielder search ramps up with Ozil exit imminent

Mesut Ozil is poised to finally seal his exit from Arsenal – over 10 months after his last appearance for the club.

The midfielder – who aptly assisted in the win over West Ham last March – has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with the Gunners, paving the way for him to move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are linked with a number of attacking midfielders as they look to bolster their creative options.

One of their previous targets is in talks with an unspecified English club, while another is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

There is also an update on Arsenal’s search for a new goalkeeper to deputise for Bernd Leno.

Here is Sunday’s Arsenal transfer round-up.

Ozil agrees to terminate deal

Ozil is on the cusp of ending his seven-and-a-half year stay with Arsenal
(Image: Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil’s transfer to Fenerbahce has taken a huge step towards completion after the midfielder agreed in principle to terminate his contract with Arsenal.

Ozil, 32, had claimed he would see out the remaining six months of his £350,000-per-week deal at the Emirates.

But The Athletic reports the German World Cup winner is willing to terminate his contract in order to pave the way for a switch to Fenerbahce.

The Turkish giants have been teasing the move on social media, while Ozil travelled to the Emirates for what could be the last time.

Full story here.

It has been a hectic season so far – so make sure you don’t miss a single thing by signing up for the brilliant new Mirror Football newsletter!

All the latest transfer news and big stories will land straight into your inbox. You won’t miss out.

To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.

Attacking midfielder update

Sanson has five goal involvements in 10 Ligue 1 games this season
(Image: Getty Images)

Arsenal remain heavily linked with a number of attacking midfielders across Europe as they look to solve their lack of creativity.

The 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Thursday laid bare their shortcomings on the front foot, and youngster Emile Smith Rowe would benefit from competition for the No.10 role.

French outlet Telefoot claims Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson is in talks with an unnamed English club concerning a January move.

Sanson, 26, has been linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham in past transfer windows.

Meanwhile, German publication Bild claims Julian Draxler will not leave Paris Saint-Germain in the January window – but claimed he will name his next club in March.

Draxler’s deal at Parc des Princes expires at the end of the season and the versatile attacking midfielder has often been touted to move to the Emirates in recent seasons.

Which attacking midfielder would you like Arsenal to sign? Have your say in the comments.