Serie A giants Inter Milan express interest in Arsenal midfielder

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil.

INTER Milan have expressed an interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, but doubt they will be able to strike a deal in January.

The Germany international is in the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium and has been strongly linked with a move away, with Barcelona said to be amongst those interested in his services.

And while Inter president Erick Thohir hinted he is keen on signing Ozil, he does not expect any deal to happen before the end of the current season.

“We are studying our squad,” Thohir told Premium Sport. “We have scouts everywhere and they look at every kind of player.

“I don’t think players like him (Ozil) will be leaving in January.

“Luciano Spalletti knows this team has room for improvement, that’s what we are working on.

“A new centre-back? We are looking for new opportunities but we have (Danilo) D’Ambrosio and other Primavera (youth) team players.” – kickoff.com