Mesut Ozil's current contract at Arsenal is due to expire next summer

Mesut Ozil's current contract at Arsenal is due to expire next summer

Mesut Ozil has told fans to "ignore the noise" amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Several newspapers reported the Germany international has told his Arsenal team-mates he will be making a January transfer move to Old Trafford, with his contract at the Emirates set to expire in the summer.
Arsene Wenger insisted Ozil will remain "100 per cent committed" to the Gunners as long as he is at the club, telling Sky Sports the midfielder has "a social contract with the rest of the players".

Ozil appears to have responded to the speculation around his future on social media, indicating his mind is focused only on Arsenal's game against Everton on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Ignore the noise and stay focused! 👊🏼 #COYG #EFCvAFC @arsenal pic.twitter.com/Gjaf4reVsL

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) October 21, 2017

The 29-year-old tweeted: "Ignore the noise and stay focused."
Wenger was himself subject to constant speculation last season about his future after he delayed signing a new contract to stay at the club.

Asked if his contract situation had an effect on his side's performances, Wenger said: "It did, because it created a negative environment for the team.