"I'm fit & ready!" - Özil sends message to Mikel Arteta ahead of new season

Mesut Özil has been frozen from the Arsenal's squad for months. He hasn't played for the Gunners since football restarted in June.

However, Ozil has reportedly insisted he will see out the remainder of his deal despite rumours that the club's wants to offload him.

During a Q&A on his personal Twitter account confirmed he is ready to feature for the Gunners in their opening game at Fulham on Saturday if called upon.

‘I’m fit & ready and doing my best,’ Ozil wrote when asked a question if he was fit and ready for selection for the Premier League opener at Craven Cottage.

‘Unfortunately it’s not in my hands to decide about the squad on the weekend. We will see!’