Premier League champions Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race for Germany international Mesut Ozil, as per reports.

The online edition of Metro UK , making reference to SportBild is reporting that Chelsea are a ‘hot candidate’ to sign Ozil, who is understood to be keen on remaining in the Premier League.

Ozil has yet to pen a new deal with Arsenal and will walk away as a free agent at the end of the season if he fails to reach an agreement with the London club.

Manager Arsene Wenger stated at Tuesday's press conference that the Arsenal playmaker will not leave the club in the January transfer window.

The 29-year-old has a cordial relationship with United manager Jose Mourinho, who coached him at Real Madrid.

He has also been linked with Spanish club Barcelona.

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