SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 11 hrs 59 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Per Mertesacker: 'Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez committed to Arsenal cause'

:Headline: Per Mertesacker: 'Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez committed to Arsenal cause': ID:309818: from db_amp
Per Mertesacker insists that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are committed to Arsenal despite uncertainty over their futures.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has insisted that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are not distracted by their futures.

Both players are out of contract next summer, meaning that they will be permitted to join another club for free when the season comes to an end.

Manager Arsene Wenger recently suggested that the pair could be sold in January, with Manchester City being linked to Sanchez and Inter Milan reportedly holding an interest in Ozil.

Despite the uncertainty over the duo's futures, Mertesacker has claimed that both are fully committed to the club's objectives this season.

"Everyone has to do his job 100% otherwise they are not eligible to be on the pitch," Sky Sports News quotes the defender as saying. "As long as everyone understands that then we are fine and you won't get problems from me. If I have a different feeling then it would be addressed.

"I have no problems with players in their final year, that includes me as well. The only issue I've got is if they're not fully committed to what we're doing here. Even if you're in your final year you have to prove yourself every single day, in order to stay here or to get another contract somewhere else.

"A lot of people focus on being on long-term contracts, but that's not needed. I don't feel a dip in commitment; we're in a good front with those who have their contracts expiring."

The German will become Arsenal's academy manager when his playing contract runs out at the end of the season.

amp_article__309818 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2017-10-18 14:55:17:
html db last update - 2021-03-09 20:01:47 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Per Mertesacker

Click here for more stories about Arsenal

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .