5 Players who could replace Mesut Ozil at Arsenal

Ozil may leave Arsenal next season
Ozil may leave Arsenal next season

#4 James Rodríguez (Bayern Munich on loan from Real Madrid)

James would be a likely replacement for Ozil
James would be a likely replacement for Ozil

The Colombian is undoubtedly one of the best playmakers in world football right now. He can score goals and provide assists as well. The Bayern Munich star on loan from Real Madrid is only 27 years old and he already has plenty of experience at the top level.

James is a versatile midfielder capable of playing at several positions across the midfield with an elegant technique and a deadly left foot. Considering the inflation in the transfer market right now and availability of a player of his quality Arsenal should not hesitate in signing him as a player of his quality should improve the Gunners squad.

Both Ozil and James have a similar playing style but the former Real Madrid midfielder has already shown that he can provide a good work rate which Emery demands and he is also about to reach his peak as compared to Ozil who is already 30. If James comes to Emirates for Ozil it is unlikely that the Gunners miss the German.

Also, according to reports, the Gunners see Rodriguez as a long term replacement for Ozil and have made contact with Real Madrid for the former Porto man but they are likely to face competition from FC Barcelona as well.

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