Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation over Mesut Ozil’s future (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted Mesut Ozil will stay at the Gunners this summer.

The 26-year-old had been linked with a move to Juventus, with Italian outlets claiming the Serie A champions had made him their priority summer target following the departure of Andrea Pirlo.

But Wenger has dismissed speculation over the German’s future and insisted he will remain an Arsenal player.

‘Ozil is our player,’ the 65-year-old manager said. ‘He will remain our player and he wants to remain our player.


‘It is a big season for him because he had a difficult start last year and in the second part of the season he was very important.’

Ozil is currently with the Arsenal squad in Singapore for the Barlcays Asia trophy (Picture: Getty Images)

Wenger added: ‘He understands the rhythms of English football and he has improved his defensive attitude. He works hard and offensively he is a top class player.



‘There are many offensive players who have an important season in front of them but I’m confident because I think they have the quality.’

Ozil has made 48 Premier League appearances for the Gunners and looks certain to make many more after Wenger’s comments.

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