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Mesut Ozil 'demands Jack Wilshere's No 10 shirt' as part of deal to extend Arsenal career

Mesut Ozil has demanded Jack Wilshere's No 10 shirt as part of a package to remain at Arsenal.

The Germany international is in the final seven months of his contract and is allowed to talk to foreign clubs about a switch in January.

Ozil also wants a sizeable increase on current £150,000-a-week wages to extend his stay at the Emirates, according to The Sun.

The contract issues have been rumbling on for months, with no resolution in sight and his performances this season have

And the desire to wrench the coveted No 10 shirt is part of a move to expand his worldwide brand.