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Stuttgart midfielder Berkay Ozcan has confirmed he has held talks with Arsenal.

The 19-year-old has revealed the Gunners have scouted him on several occasions and there has been dialogue with his agent over a potential switch.

However, Ozcan is not in any rush to move to north London, fearing his lack of first-team opportunities may stagnate his development.

But he does want to sign for the club eventually.

“My agent and I are in talks with Arsenal,” Ozcan told beIN Turkey. "Arsenal have been scouting me for the past two years and send representatives to watch my games.

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“I am not sure if now is the right time to join Arsenal, it may be a bit early for me. I want to prove myself here and keep developing first.

“Ultimately, Arsenal is the club I want to join in the future, god willing I will achieve my goal.”

Ozcan has also claimed he is good friends with current Arsenal star Mesut Ozil.

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The pair were both born in Germany but are of Turkish origin, however, unlike Ozil, Ozcan opted to represent Turkey at youth level.

"When we come to Germany, we are meeting quite well when the opportunity arises,” Ozcan said.

“We go to the same café, we go to eat once, my hair is like him.”