Mesut Ozil looks ready to commit to a new Arsenal contract, says Arsene Wenger, with the Gunners bo s cautiously optimistic that a deal will be done.
and will drop into Miles Mikolas Jersey the free agent pool this summer if no fresh terms are agreed.
Arsenal have already seen Alexis Sanchez head through the exits after failing to resolve his future, and the Premier League heavyweights are eager to avoid a repeat with another key figure.
Wenger believes a compromise will be reached with Ozil, with the 29-year-old playmaker having offered no indication that he is looking to move on.
Asked for an update on talks at a pre s conference on Friday, the French coach said: Kolten Wong Jersey Our intention is to keep Ozil at the club. Hopefully, we will manage to do that very Bob Gibson Jersey soon.
Not close enough to be optimistic but not far enough to be pe simistic.
The vibe I get from his commitment, focus and desire, he behaves like someone who is ready to commit. After that, contract negotiations are what they are.
We arent lex Reyes Jersey close enough to tell you yes, he will stay.
Another of those set to be out of contract this summer is Santi Cazorla.
The Spanish midfielder has been out of action since October 2016 and .
Wenger said on the 33-year-olds fitne s struggles: He was expected to be back in now.
He had a new surgery. I am not informed about his medical situation. I wished him well about two weeks ago but he hasnt come back yet.
Medical people know better than I do if he will play again in 2018.
It will be hard for him. We love him Carlos Martinez Jersey and he is a great footballer but you need to be right Willie McGee Jersey to play at the intensity of the Premier League.
Pre sed on whether a return to action could see Cazorla offered another short-term deal, Wenger added: It depends on his medical availability at the top level.
If he is fit, yes. If he isnt, then we have to see.
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