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Schalke have ended contract talks with contract rebel and German under 21 star Mesut Ozil fuelling speculation that he will move to Arsenal in the summer.

Ozil (19) is one of the biggest prospects in German football, a left footed central or left midfielder he has played 26 times for Schalke, and has 3 goals in 4 matches for Germany Under 21s.
Schalke have been trying to get Mesut to sign a contract extension as his current deal runs out at the end of next season, to warn of Arsenal who have reportedly had scouts on his trial in recent months, and have been very impressed with his form for the German club.

A month ago they announced he had shaken hands on a deal only to then back out at the last second.

But today the side nicknamed Die Knappen (The Miners) confirmed talks have broken down and wont be restarted, General manager Andreas Muller told Schalke04.de

“We have decided not to extend Mesut’s contract, which is due to expire on June 30, 2009. This development is a result of recent weeks and months.
During this time we have repeatedly asked the other contracting party to make a clear commitment to Schalke 04.

“Unfortunately we have not received this, as a result of which we have lost all faith. We believe Mesut is an outstanding talent, but we have made our decision.”

As well as Arsenal, Chelsea have been keen on him, maybe as a replacement for Michael Ballack but apparently he would like a move to Arsenal, but has also said he will play for his boyhood heroes Fenerbahçe SK.

I’m personally very excited about this deal, he is super talented, can play on the wing and is very classy, seems like there is some truth in it too. but lets wait and see.

Full name Mesut Özil
Date of birth October 15, 1988 (1988-10-15) (age 19)
Place of birth Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Central attacking midfielder

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Article Written By J.Sanderson