Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil favours a move to Manchester United over Barcelona, it has been revealed.

Arsene Wenger confirmed this week that the Gunners are still negotiating with Ozil, whose contract runs down at the end of this season.

The Daily Mail says a new Arsenal deal worth £235,000 a week has already been turned down, with the Germany international making it plain to friends he is eyeing a switch to United.

Ozil wants closer to £300,000 and Jose Mourinho has been watching his situation closely as the United boss plans an overhaul at Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old would be open to a reunion with his old Real Madrid boss. The pair worked well together at the Bernabeu, with Ozil known to have quickly taken to Mourinho's methods.