'Mesut Ozil on a free to Manchester United looks a shoo-in', claims Arsenal legend Ian Wright
- Manchester United are keen on bringing Arsenal's Mesut Ozil to Old Trafford
- The German's current deal at the Emirates Stadium runs out next summer
- Barcelona are also targeting Ozil but Jose Mourinho hopes to lure him to United
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Mesut Ozil's transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United appears to be a 'shoo-in', according to former Gunners striker Ian Wright.
United boss Jose Mourinho is eager to rekindle his relationship with the former Real Madrid playmaker, whose contract at the Emirates Stadium runs out next summer.
And Wright believes Ozil, also a target for Barcelona, will snub a new deal with Arsenal to move to Old Trafford for free next term.
Mesut Ozil's transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United is a 'shoo-in', Ian Wright has said
The Germany international's current deal at the Emirates Stadium runs out next summer
'Mesut Ozil on a free to Manchester United looks a shoo-in,' Wright told the BBC. 'I'm sure Jose would love to do that.
'That would frighten me to death. He is a great talent and having great players around him would lift him up as well.
'I'm sure him and his agent would not push it this far if they were going to sign (for Arsenal).'
The German is free to talk to clubs outside of the Premier League and sign pre-contract agreements from January 1.
Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing the German playmaker to Old Trafford on a free next year
Mourinho is eager to rekindle his relationship with the former Real Madrid playmaker
However, Mourinho hopes his relationship with Ozil will prove enough of a sway to lure him to the North West over a switch to the Nou Camp.
Ozil, meanwhile, is set to miss Wednesday's clash against Huddersfield but is expected to be fit for Saturday’s showdown against United on Saturday.
His absence could open the door for Jack Wilshere to make his first Premier League start since returning to the club following last season’s loan spell at Bournemouth.
Alex Iwobi and Danny Welbeck are also in contention to stand in for Ozil, if he fails to prove his fitness.
Meanwhile, Theo Walcott has returned to training after missing two weeks with his own illness.
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