Fenerbahce issue Mesut Ozil statement amid transfer links

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been linked with a loan move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. However, amid the links, Fenerbahce has made an official statement claiming that they cannot afford the 30-year-old. "Mesut Ozil, with his career and standing, successfully represents our country abroad. He is an important value known with the identity of Fenerbahce," the statement reads. "However, Fenerbahce does not have a proposal for Mesut Ozil. Under the current economic conditions, such a step is not possible for both parties. "Our president, Ali Koc, made statements on the subject on June 20 and emphasised that this could not be realised in the short term." Ozil failed to make an impact at Arsenal under Unai Emery last season and is among the club’s top earners who could be offloaded during this summer transfer window.

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