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The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and can leave the Emirates on a free transfer - or for a cut-price fee in January.

Ozil, 28, is refusing to pen a new deal in north London under Arsene Wenger.

The playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks to reunite with Jose Mourinho.

However, according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Barca have upped their interest in Ozil.

They claim the Spanish giants have offered a player-plus-cash deal involving Barca ace Andre Gomes.

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Barca know Arsenal may be keen to cash in on Ozil in January rather than lose him for free at the end of the season.

Don Balon add that Barca are happy to sign Ozil instead of Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, who has been tipped to head to the Nou Camp this season.

The Brazil international would cost Barca around £130m, whereas an Ozil deal could be completed for £20m.

Ozil impressed for Arsenal yesterday as the Gunners dominated Tottenham in the north London derby, with Wenger’s men winning 2-0.