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Ozil’s agent slams Arteta and Arsenal over handling of outcast midfielder and calls for ‘honest explanation’

Mesut Ozil’s agent has slammed Arsenal over their treatment of his client, with Dr Erkut Sogut calling for an “honest explanation” from the Gunners as to why the World Cup winner has become an outcast.

Mikel Arteta omitted the German playmaker from his squads for the Europa League and Premier League.

With Ozil under contract until the summer of 2021, many have suggested that he will not be seen at Emirates Stadium again.

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Sogut is ruling nothing out at this stage, with a stunning U-turn still possible, but concedes that a 32-year-old midfielder appears to have been firmly frozen out.