Ozil is out of contract in the summer and can talk to other clubs from January.

Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing him as soon as January and have reportedly already spoken to his representatives.

And AS claim he will demand a significant signing on fee because he knows he will only cost a small transfer fee with his contract ticking down.

Ozil is an attractive option for Barca due to the fee - which could be around £17m - and the fact he can play in the Champions League knockout rounds.

Philippe Coutinho remains Barcelona’s No 1 target but he would be ineligible in Europe and would cost over £100m.

So a move for Ozil has been mooted as the plan B with his time in north London looking like coming to an end.

Ozil has so far refused to sign an extension at the Emirates and wants a deal worth £8m NET a season, with a big bonus, according to the Spanish publication.

Barcelona have started the season well and may be ok with what they’ve got domestically but they believe they need additions to help them challenge in the Champions League.

Ernesto Valverde’s side top La Liga by four points after 12 game and already lead Real Madrid by 10 points.

They have have 10 points from four Champions League games and need one point to secure a place in the last 16 from the last two games.