Mesut Ozil could return to Arsenal’s squad in January - Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened the door for Mesut Ozil to return to the squad in January.

The former Germany international playmaker has been frozen out of the Spaniard’s plans since March and is not involved in either of the Gunners’ squads for the Premier League or the Europa League.

Ozil’s deal is up at the end of the season and an extension deal doesn't looks like a possibility for the former Real Madrid star. 

Mesut Ozil is currently the club's hughest5paid player with a weekly wage of 350,000 pounds per week. 

“He’s not in the squad right now,” Arteta told the press on Saturday ahead of a Premier League meeting with Burnley on Sunday. “I’m focusing just on the players we have here.

“But, whatever happens in January, we have some time to decide.”