Germany (5/1 to win the 2012 European Championships) playmaker Mesut Ozil has admitted that he would love a move to the Premier League this summer.
The midfielder has highlighted English giants Manchester United and Chelsea as two clubs that he would relish playing for.
Ozil has one year left on his current deal with Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, who could be keen on cashing in on the player now before he can walk out on the club on a free next year.
It’s reported that an offer of around £12m could take the Turkish born midfielder away from the German club, a valuation that both United and Chelsea (13/8 to win the Premier League) can easily afford.
Ozil believes that there are five clubs from around Europe that he would love to play for.
He said: “There are four or five clubs in Europe that you would have to say as a player would be a dream to play for.
“When you are looking at moving clubs it’s impossible not to pay attention to the Premier League and even more impossible not to pay attention to Manchester United and Chelsea.
“I am a winner and, when I am looking for a new club, I simply look at where I can be the most successful and where I can win the most trophies,” he added.
Ozil came to prominence following the World Cup in South Africa this summer where he helped Germany reach the semi-final of the tournament.
The 21-year-old put in some strong performances on the biggest stage of world football and this has attracted the eye of some of Europe’s top clubs.
Ozil also mentioned Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona as two of the clubs he would look to play for in the future if he has the opportunity.
However, the Germany international understands that he is still contracted to Werder Bremen and that he may have to wait to make a move to a bigger club.
He said: “I am under contract with Werder for another year and it is impossible for me to say if a deal will be done this summer.
“They may decide that they want to keep me for another season or they may decide to sell me this summer so they can get some money for me. That is up to the club.”
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