Fighting for a place in Mikel Arteta's plans, a swift January exit or remaining in exile until a move to Turkey comes in the summer... all the options for Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil as the winter transfer window looms large

The New Year can help bring a new start for everyone after a dismal start 2020 - that sentiment certainly applies for Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil.

The German midfielder has spent the past nine months on the sidelines for Arsenal and his future in north London looks set to be over after eight mixed seasons at the Premier League club.

But recent developments suggest all may not be over for Ozil just yet. A reported dressing room row over Ozil's omission plus a statement from the man himself saying he 'wants to help the team' could lead to a January revival.