Mesut Özil on speaking to Wenger about transfer to Arsenal
That is the verdict of former Arsenal star Perry Groves.
Mesut Ozil is into the final year of his contract, but he has yet to agree a contract extension with the Emirates outfit.
Groves insists the German’s work rate is a major factor as to why some clubs would be against putting in a bid for him.
“I think it comes down to what other clubs are looking for,” Groves told bwin.
“Liverpool, City, Chelsea and Spurs probably don't need Ozil as he doesn't suit their style of play.
He's not a luxury player if he's providing assists, scoring goals and creating chances, especially in the big games
“It's nothing to do with Ozil's quality, it's more to do with the other teams style of play. When Arsenal lose the ball, he doesn't contribute as much as other players would.
"He's not a luxury player if he's providing assists, scoring goals and creating chances, especially in the big games.
“If you're contributing and having an effect on the game, you're not a luxury player. If you're not, then you become a luxury player.”
Groves thinks Ozil needs to be more consistent, adding: “Ozil has created more chances than any other player in Europe over the last five seasons, but he needs to up his consistency.
“I draw comparisons with Anders Limpar, he was the x-factor that could turn a game on its head and then had an off season."