Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil played questions over Alexis Sanchez's future with straight bat in Sydney.

While insisting he wished to stay with the Gunners, the German baulked at questions about teammate Alexis.

Ozil added that he had not spoken to fellow contract rebel Alexis - who also has a year left on his deal and who has been linked with a seismic move to Manchester City.

"I was on vacation and did not think about anyone else," he said.

"I tried to clear my mind for myself. Obviously the player (Sanchez) has to think about his own future and that will be his own decision. It is something everyone has to respect."