Manchester United lead race to sign Arsenal and Tottenham target Mesut Ozil

30 July 2010 11:20
In demand: Werder Bremen star Mesut Ozil[LNB]Manchester United are lining up a £12million bid for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil. [LNB]The Werder Bremen star has attracted interest across Europe, but according to the Manchester Evening News, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is readying an offer to bring Ozil to Old Trafford. [LNB]The 21-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly prepared to wait until January to discuss a deal in hope of singing him on a free. [LNB]But Ferguson is keen to get the jump on his old nemesis, with Arsenal and Tottenham also interested.   [LNB]Ozil caught the eye at the World Cup in South Africa with a number of impressive performances in Germany's run to the semi-final. [LNB]And Werder Bremen are prepared to negotiate a fee with any pursuers before the transfer window closes, instead of losing him for nothing next summer. [LNB]  Ozil urged to reject Spurs, Arsenal and Man United as Real play waiting gameMacheda tells Manchester United: Let me play more this season Going nowhere! Fergie adamant 'little pea' Hernandez will not leave on loanMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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