Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United miss out on Mesut Ozil after Germany star seals Real Madrid switch
Real deal: Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has completed his move to La Liga[LNB]Manchester United have lost the race to sign World Cup sensation Mesut Ozil after the Germany midfielder completed his £12.5m move to Real Madrid.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson targeted the Werder Bremen star after hiseye-catching displays for Joachim Low's side in South Africa, whileArsenal were also keen on landing Ozil.[LNB]But the German club have confirmed Ozil has joined the Spanish giants after turning down an initial offer from Real on Friday. [LNB] Ozil would have been available to leave Germany on a free transfer when his contract expired in 12 months.[LNB]The player will undergo a medical in the Spanish capital tomorrow.[LNB]The21-year-old did not take part in the Bundesliga club's final trainingsession ahead of tomorrow's Champions League clash with Sampdoria thisafternoon.[LNB]It was thought Barcelona were leading the chasefor the 21-year-old after the attacking midfielder admitted it was hisdream to move to the Nou Camp.[LNB]But Real boss Jose Mourinho has landed an early blow on his club's bitter rivals by completing a move for the talented German.[LNB] Furious Bremen double Ozil asking price to £25m after Real manoeuvreWhat the papers say: Joe Cole 'devastated' at red card, Craig Bellamy banned from Man City and Maradona wants to be Villa boss Real Madrid have offer for Manchester United target Mesut Ozil turned downUnited and Chelsea face Ozil scrap and Real Madrid wade into the bidding[LNB]
