- Arsenal star Mesut Ozil could be on his way to Barcelona in January 2018
- The Spanish club are said to be considering signing the German star
- But they will only sign him if they fail to land Liverpool star Coutinho
Spanish club Barcelona are reportedly considering the signing of Arsenal and German midfielder Mesut Ozil should they fail to land Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January 2018.
The Catalans are desperate to add more quality in behind the attack next year, and are in the market for a long-term successor for Andres Iniesta.
Liverpool superstar Philippe Coutinho remains Barcelona's first choice, but there are reports that the Reds have told the Nou Camp chiefs that they won't sell the Brazilian star.
Barcelona want the signing of Arsenal star Mesut Ozil (photo: Mirror)
According to the report by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are now drawing up a list of alternatives, and Mesut Ozil is reportedly topping the list.
Mesut Ozil's contract at Arsenal will expire next summer, and the Gunners could consider selling him to Barcelona so as for him not to leave for free.
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But NAIJ.com had earlier reported how Mesut Ozil's agent revealed that the former Real Madrid star wants to stay in England for the next three years.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng