Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

NOW OZIL’S CRYING OFF

- EXCLUSIVE BY JOHN CROSS

MESUT OZIL’S relationsh­ip with Arsenal has reached breaking point after his latest cry-off.

Incredibly, Ozil has now missed as many games as he has played this season through either illness, a back injury, a

knee problem or being left out. Ozil, 30, who is Arsenal’s biggest earner on £350,000 a week, reported in sick for the win at Huddersfie­ld, which will raise concerns as to why he is missing so many games.

He has made 18 appearance­s in all competitio­ns this season, but has struggled under Unai Emery’s regime.

Arsenal would be open to offers on Ozil, whose contract expires in 2021, but his earnings will be a huge stumbling block.

It is a growing problem for the Gunners and his fitness and health are bound to come under further scrutiny this term.

Aaron Ramsey, 28, has signed a pre-contract with Juventus worth £200,000 a week AFTER TAX and will join them in the summer.

In an Instagram message to fans, he said: “You have been there through all the highs and lows. It is with a heavy heart that I leave after 11 incredible years.”

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