Fenerbahce's chance of landing Mesut Ozil '50-51 per cent positive', claim Turkish media

Fenerbahce are closing in on a deal for Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil Credit: Getty - Contributor

ARSENAL playmaker Mesut Ozil is “50-51 per cent” likely to join Fenerbahce, Turkish media claim.

It is believed Gunners chiefs are looking to flog the German this summer in order to boost transfer funds.

However, the playmaker's shoddy form throughout the last campaign has led to zero formal approaches coming his way.

But TRT Spor and Sabah journalist Fatih Dogan claim Fenerbahce are weighing up a deal to bring Ozil away from the Emirates on loan.

Dogan reckons Ozil is even money, or just over, to join the Turkish club he has supported since childhood.

He said: “Fenerbahce president Ali Koc is working very hard to sign him.

“For his wages and loan fee, the club are trying to find the sponsors. They are working on it.

“I think it’s going very well. Right now, I can say the possibility is 50-51% positive.”

The Turkish club are, however, under investigation with UEFA for breaching FFP rules, causing complications in the pursuit for Ozil.

It is believed Gunners boss Unai Emery has just £40million to work with in the transfer window, with a winger top of the wishlist.

Arsenal had a £40m bid for Ivorian wideman Wilfred Zaha turned down, with Crystal Palace demanding double for the ex-Manchester United star.