MESUT OZIL IS VILLA TARGET

Martin O'Neill ready to chase Germany Under-21 midfielder

11/07/2009

MESUT OZIL - target
ASTON VILLA will turn their attention to Werder Bremen star Mesut Ozil after refusing to up their bid for Fabian Delph.

Boss Martin O'Neill saw his £6million offer for Leeds midfielder Delph, 19, rejected and believes his inexperience does not justify a higher fee.

But Ozil, 20, has already won a cap for Germany and O'Neill thinks he is better prepared for the rigours of Premier League football.

Villa look set to confirm their interest with a £12m bid - and Ozil is ready to turn down Bremen's offer of a new contract to seal a move.

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Also, Ozil is an U21 international, i doubt he'll feature as Germany still have the likes of Ballack and Frings in CM as well as a host of other quality players. I have no doubt he'll be thinking about the world cup but a move to Villa wont hinder his chances nor his development. If anything, he could make a name for himself at Villa.

By Arran.. Posted July 12 2009 at 9:49 PM.

Aston villa a 'mediocre' club ? 2 succesive 6th place
finishes in 2 seasons doesnt suggest this...

By Kingy.. Posted July 12 2009 at 12:06 PM.

Every body has a price so dont see why not, he'd be a great signing for us, he's young and extremely gifted. He'd be the missing link between strikers and midfield, something Villa have been without for a long time. If Villa dont get him then they should go in for someone like Joao Moutinho, another quality young player with a bright future.

By Arran.. Posted July 12 2009 at 11:14 AM.

A.Villa is a mediocre club. Don't think a Germany international will accept to play there with the WC in a year's time.

By JohnW.. Posted July 12 2009 at 11:03 AM.

Bremen will not allow him to move.He's an ideal replacement for Diego

By Ifeanyi Chikelu.. Posted July 12 2009 at 7:45 AM.

Rubbish. Ozil is Bremens replacement for Diego. There's no chance they're gonna let him go anywhere. He signed a 5 year contract in Jan 2008 so plenty of contract left anyway.

By Franny.. Posted July 11 2009 at 11:29 PM.

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