Arsenal must solve Mesut Ozil’s “problem” before moving to Inter Milan outcast Christian Eriksen in January … with a £ 350,000-a-week star prepared to see the final six months of his contract
- Christian Eriksen is thought to have left as interceptions at Inter Milan
- The Danish international is reportedly looking for a way out in the January window
- Arsenal are said to be interested but he will have to settle Mesut Ozil ‘s situation first
- Ozil is not in the Arsenal Premier League squad and still earns £ 350,000 a week
- His contract is up in six months but he has previously said he will see his contract
Arsenal need to resolve Mesut Ozil’s situation before turning his attention to a move in January for Christian Eriksen, according to reports in Italy.
Ozil has been frozen outdoors at the Emirates Stadium after being left out of Mikel Arteta’s squad for the Premier League and Europa League in the first half of the 2020-21 season.
The German has six months left on his £ 350,000-a-week deal and Gazzetta dello Sport reports that although Arsenal are interested in Eriksen, it is impossible to move without a solution for their Ozil ‘problem’.
It is reported that Arsenal are holding an interest in a January move for Inter Milan out Christian Eriksen
The situation is likely to be complicated if the situation around Mesut Ozil is not resolved
Arsenal have made a disappointing start to the Premier League season, down in 13th, and Ozil deserves to be added to the Arteta squad from January. It is a decision that has divided the dressing room.
Ozil has been a consistent presence on social media as Arsenal began to uncertainly in the campaign, admitting he wanted to be able to ‘help the team’ in a Q&A session with fans on Twitter last week. It is set to be called ‘very difficult’ and ‘frustrating’,
Eriksen did not join Inter back in January but has struggled to make any real impact on Antonio Conte ‘s side.
Gunners coach Mikel Arteta has admitted a decision needs to be made regarding Ozil’s future
He was pushing to leave Tottenham and eventually the Premier League side took control of a £ 25million deal – Inter are not expected to come close to recovering what they paid if he is to leave the San Siro next month.
The Danish player has scored just four goals and scored three more in his 38 appearances over 2020.
Gazzetta ‘s ongoing report says Eriksen’ s choice is to return to the Premier League, strengthening Arsenal ‘s position if they plot to bolster their interest.
Inter want to refresh their squad in January with a Serie A title race hanging in the balance with AC Milan stadium rivals leading the way into the new year.
Radja Nainggolan has turned his loan at Cagliari into a permanent one and Eriksen’s move forward is expected to be another priority.
Eriksen did not join Inter in January last year but has struggled to establish himself in the team.
It is reported that he would prefer to return to England after succeeding there while playing for Tottenham
Talking to Sky Sports just before Christmas, Inter Inter Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that the Dane is for sale.
‘We have been very clear many times that there are players on the so-called transfer list, these are players who want to play more regularly, and the club is ready to make them happy and find new ones,’ he said. e.
‘Eriksen is on the transfer list, Piero Ausilio confirmed so much. He has been hard to get into the squad, he is not involved in the squad. ‘
Another option for Eriksen could be a move to Paris Saint-Germain with his former boss Mauricio Pochettino ready to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Parc des Princes.
Inter are reportedly interested in PSG midfielder Leandro Paredes and that could open up an opportunity for a partial exchange.
