Fenerbahçe denies rumors it will bring in Mesut Özil
ANKARA-Anadolu Agency
Turkish club Fenerbahçe on July 10 quashed rumors that it is looking to acquire Mesut Özil, currently a midfielder for Germany's Arsenal.
“Fenerbahçe have no intention of transferring in Mesut Özil. The transfer is not possible for either the club or Mesut Özil under the current economic conditions,” the Turkish club said in a statement on its website.
Özil, 30, a third-generation Turkish-German, last season scored six goals and made three assists in 35 games with Premier League club Arsenal.