On Wednesday Mesut Ozil, Arsenal playmaker, has disclosed that he is ‘fit and ready’ to feature for the Gunners when they take on Fulham in the Premier League opener on Saturday afternoon.
“Unfortunately it’s not in my hands to decide about the squad on the weekend. We will see.”
Recall that Ozil has not been picked by Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, since football resumed after the COVID-19 break.
The former Real Madrid star was also not included in the Arsenal squad that won the Community Shield against Liverpool last month.
It is believed Arsenal are eager to get Ozil, who is their highest earner off their books this summer.
Ozil’s current £350,000-per-week deal with Arsenal expires in 2021.