Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal set for disappointment over Mesut Ozil
Wanted man: Ozil has lit up the World Cup [LNB]Werder Bremen have warned Mesut Ozil's Premier League suitors that they would rather lose him on a free next summer than cash in now. [LNB]The playmaker has attracted attention from Europe's top clubs after starring in Germany's march to the semi-finals of the World Cup. [LNB]Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been linked with the 21-year-old, who is out of contract in 12 months, but Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs hasn't given up hope of Ozil signing a new contract. [LNB]'Mesut had appeared to end up in the focus of clubs already beforethe World Cup was kicked off,' said Allofs. 'Now he is playing afantastic World Cup campaign, this is definitely increasing interest. [LNB]'But when it comes down to concrete bids, nothing has been done. We want him to stay on and actually there is no news.' [LNB]Ozil is said to be keen on making a step up and is unlikely to pen a new deal with the Bundesliga club. [LNB]But Allofs said: 'There are no indications he does not want to see out his contract at our club.[LNB] 'If it is true that the contract is not renewed and he is a free transfer, we must accept this. [LNB] 'Weare indeed dependent on transfer income. But we also need sportingsuccess. The Champions League qualification (play-off round) is a majorevent and for this we need a good team.' [LNB]Ozil recentlyspoke of his admiration for Chelsea and Manchester United but insisteda move to one of Spain's big two would also be attractive. [LNB]Barca have other priorities but could turn to Ozil if their difficult bid for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas falters. [LNB]Reportsin Catalonia suggest they could even agree a deal this summer thatwould allow the midfielder to stay at Bremen for the final year of hiscontract. [LNB] City, Arsenal and Chelsea on alert as Ozil hints at move to Premier LeagueEngland must use Germany playmaker Ozil as a blueprint for the future...Spurs and Manchester City first up on TV to kick off Premier League seasonMuller and Germany stars are not for sale! Bayern warn United and ChelseaCash-strapped Barcelona refuse to meet Arsenal's £60m price tag for wantaway Cesc Fabregas
