Wizard of Oz: Midfielder Ozil could be available (Picture: AP)

Arsenal targets Mesut Ozil and Iker Casillas edged closer to an exit from Real Madrid after their 1-0 win at Granada.

Casillas was once again forced to make do with a place on the bench, as coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith in Diego Lopez, while Ozil was hauled off in the second-half and stormed straight down the tunnel.

Karim Benzema, whose future at the Bernabeu also remains unclear, made it two goals in two games, firing in the only goal of the match after 10 minutes.

On target: Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (Picture: REUTERS)

Benched: Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Iker Casillas (Picture: Reuters)

It is believed Madrid are willing to listen to offers for Benzema, Ozil and Angel Di Maria in order to clear the decks for Gareth Bale’s impending world record move, while Liverpool’s Luis Suarez still remains a target.




Casillas’ situation remains more complicated, and while Madrid would be loath to lose their club captain and icon, his second-choice status under Ancelotti could force the goalkeeper himself to look for a move.

The Gunners have reportedly enquired about the Spanish no.1, while Benzema, Ozil and Di Maria have been touted around the Premier League and Arsene Wenger has a long-standing interest in all three.

Their departures, however, would only be sanctioned once a move for Bale has been completed, and even then, it’s likely that only two of the three will be sold.

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