His salary is too large, Arsenal suggested Ozil release

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlor advised the Gunners to release Mesut Ozil because his salary weighed on the club's finances, especially in his efforts to compete again in the top four of the Premier League.

Arsenal experienced a decline in performance in the last three seasons. They always finish outside the top four zone.

The Gunners management has tried to improve the situation. After Arsene Wenger's departure at the end of the 2017-18 season, they appointed Unai Emery.

Emery's performance at the start of the 2018-19 season is very promising. But in the end the Gunners still failed to enter the top four again.

In addition, their defense line is also still as dilapidated as last season. The Gunners backline conceded 51 times from 38 matches.

After this season ended, Emery was asked to fix his squad. Especially in the back line area. Unfortunately he was only given a minimal fund, around 40 million pounds.

Solution Add Funds

Parlor also mentioned that Arsenal did have to invest in new players if they wanted to be able to return to the top four. But due to financial constraints, he advised the Gunners to release the existing players.

The candidate for a suitable player is Ozil. Because the German player has a very large salary. If the Gunners release it they will get abundant funds from their sales while at the same time alleviating the club's salary burden.

"Investment will be very important for Arsenal if they want to return to the top four," he told the Sport Press Association.

"Mesut is a well-paid person so they might need to release him. "This is a big decision for the club," he said.

Not easy

However, Parlor also realized that removing Ozil himself was not easy. Because besides being difficult to find a club that is willing to accommodate it, the 30-year-old midfielder may also be reluctant to leave for another club.

"But the players hold all the strength lately and not all players want to leave. "If they are on a good contract it's very difficult to get the player out and that can be difficult for Arsenal if they want to move Mesut," he said.

"Arsenal will do their best for Arsenal Football Club, but Ozil has got a two-year contract and if he doesn't want to go anywhere the club has to pay for two years. That will be the key, whether he stays or goes. "