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The report claims that Juve are using Ozil\u2019s close friend Sami Khedira to convince the German to join them.<\/p>\n
Arsenal are exploring the possibility of cashing in this month, but his form has improved so well that Wenger feels he should stay and help them finish inside the top four.<\/p>\n
Jose Mourinho would also explore the possibility of signing Ozil this month, and he reportedly has about \u00a380 million to spend.<\/p>\n
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