Bayern want Arsenal star

Cape Town - Mesut Ozil is being linked with a shock move to Bayern Munich as manager Pep Guardoila aims to bolster his attacking options.

caughtoffside.com report that Bayern Munich want to end Mesut Ozil's stay at the Emirates.

Heavily criticised for his inept display against Manchester City, Ozil is wanted Allianz Arena by Pep Guardiola.

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Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a January bid for the German World Cup winner and are set to test Arsenal's resolve with a £32 million bid. 

Guardoila wants to ensure a smooth succession at the German champions with both Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben moving into the final stages of their careers.

Bayern Munich appear to have given up on signing Marco Reus from arch-rivals Dortmund with Ozil likely to be a more realistic target. 
Ozil scored 7 goals in 40 appearances for Arsenal following his £42.5 million move from Real Madrid last summer.