Irish Daily Mail

GUNNERS EXODUS

- By SAMI MOKBEL

ARSENAL are facing an exodus of stars this summer as problems mount for Arsene Wenger. Star midfielder Mesut Ozil has been offered a new deal worth more than £200,000 a week but there are fears he will reject it. Ozil, whose current deal expires at the end of next season, is stalling, although the club are still hopeful of agreeing an extension. But as is it stands the Gunners will listen to offers for the German this summer to avoid losing him for nothing next year. And in a further blow, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlai­n, who has 15 months left on his deal, is seriously considerin­g his future. The club are yet to open talks with Jack Wilshere — on loan at Bournemout­h — over a new deal despite the fact his contract expires in 2018. They are resigned to losing Alexis Sanchez, who refuses to sign a new deal worth £180,000 a week. Lucas Perez is ready to quit after growing frustrated by lack of action, while David Ospina is also eager for regular football. After crashing out of the Champions League, Wenger spared his team an ear-bashing despite the embarrassi­ng capitulati­on. Wenger has not given his players any indication over whether he will stay beyond his current deal that expires at the end of the season. Sportsmail understand­s senior staff are convinced Wenger will stay. The Frenchman has agreed terms on a new deal, but knows signing it would create uproar among a hostile fanbase.

 ?? REX SHUTTERSTO­CK ?? Offer on the table: Ozil
REX SHUTTERSTO­CK Offer on the table: Ozil

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