Turkish giants Fenerbahce are ready to launch an ambitious bid to sign Mesut Ozil.
Attacking midfielder Ozil looks set to leave Arsenal this summer after failing to agree a new contract — despite being offered £280,000-a-week to stay.
Fenerbahce want to make a stellar signing and Ozil was born to Turkish parents, so they believe they may stand a chance.
He has also been dating former Miss Turkey Amine Gulse.
Robin van Persie, ironically a former star forward for the Gunners, is set to leave the Istanbul club this summer, which will free up a large chunk of their budget and enable them to go after a big name.
Arsenal landed Ozil from Real Madrid four years ago in a club-record £42million deal, and would look to at least recoup their money with the future of the German international at the Club looking uncertain.
They would be fearful of allowing the player to go into the final year of his contract next season.
Star forward Alexis Sanchez could also leave the Londoners this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus both keen to sign him.
Ozil's wage demands and potential value might have put off other potential suitors for him, with no obvious destination if the Gunners do opt to sell him this summer.
The 28-year-old has struggled for form and fitness recently, and misses Wednesday’s friendly with England in Dortmund because of a hamstring problem.
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