Mesut Ozil’s agent Dr. Erkut Sogut has responded to transfer speculation surrounding his client after a difficult season at Arsenal under Unai Emery.

The Spanish tactician replaced Arsene Wenger as Gunners manager in the summer and has not indulged the player as his predecessor often seemed to.

Ozil has found himself in and out of the first-team this season, with Sogut admitting the German is still having to adapt to the tactical change and general big upheaval at the Emirates Stadium in recent times.

He also conceded it’s not been the best first half of the campaign for his client, but did move to insist that his long-term future is with Arsenal.

“I would prefer not to speak publicly about Mesut’s situation, but given the recent speculation linking him with a move away from Arsenal, I do feel it is important to provide some clarity so we can end this and focus on football,” Sogut told Goal.

“Mesut signed a new contract last January because he saw his future at Arsenal and nothing has changed in his mind. He wants to stay for the duration of that contract and maybe even longer.