Mesut Ozil is searching for a January exit from Arsenal and will likely leave, according to ex-Liverpool defender Steve Nicol.
The German has often found himself out of favour under Unai Emery and his half-time substitution against Brighton on Boxing Day further threw his future into doubt.
Speaking to ESPN, Nicol said he expects Ozil to push for a move and sees it coming to fruition next month:
It’s a matter of time.
I’m sure he’ll be hoping it’ll happen in January.
The new rules mean that teams in the Champions League can sign one player, he would be a great addition for anybody.
Wages are going to be a problem, but I think he will move and a deal will be sorted one way or another.
Ozil’s future appears to lie away from Arsenal, bringing an end to five years at the Emirates.
It will be interesting to see if the 30-year-old starts for the Gunners on Saturday, as they make the daunting trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Judging by the Brighton game, Ozil will likely find himself on the substitutes’ bench.
