Arsenal fans convinced Ozil set for transfer window move after ‘wave goodbye’ as he was subbed against Cardiff
Ozil has failed to impress Gunners boss Unai Emery and as he looks to add to his squad before Thursday's deadline, has the German played his final game in England?
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MESUT OZIL sent Arsenal fans into meltdown on Twitter after appearing to wave goodbye to the Emirates crowd against Cardiff City.
The midfielder, who skippered the Gunners as they beat the Bluebirds 2-1, was taken off with 15 minutes left, replaced by Juventus-bound Aaron Ramsey.
Ozil,30, acknowledged the home fans as he left the pitch, then handed the captain’s armband to Ramsey, with some fans fearing it was the last time they will see the German star in an Arsenal shirt.
Gunners boss Unai Emery is looking to add to his attacking option before the window closes tomorrow.
And with the Emirates board watching the pennies, the theory is Ozil could be surplus to requirements and with his huge £350,000-a-week salary off the wage bill, Emery will have a bit more wriggle room in the transfer market.
Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic has been linked with a move to north London with Ozil heading to the San Siro as art of the deal.
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Another option is Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco who is keen to quit Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.
The former Atletico Madrid man is believed to be unhappy with life in Asia and is desperately hoping for a return to Europe to play in the last few months of the campaign.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring for Arsenal from the penalty spot after an hour for his 18th goal of the season.
Alexandre Lacazette doubled the home side’s lead on 83 minutes with Nathaniel Mendez-Laing with an injury-time consolation for Cardiff.
Arsenal stay fifth but are now level on points with Chelsea who go to Bournemouth tonight.