Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has admitted his love for his boyhood club Schalke04.
The Germany international, who has only one year left on his current deal with the Gunners, started his senior career with Schalke before moving to Werder Bremen in 2008.
In a recent interview, Ozil admitted that he is still a big fan of the Royal Blues.
"Schalke is my absolute favourite club, I'm still a big fan," Ozil told Funke Media Group, as reported by Metro.
"After all, I grew up with Schalke.
"In terms of potential, Schalke is the number three for me in Germany after Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
"They have wonderful fans and a great stadium. It is a pity that they are stuck in mediocrity. This fantastic club deserves more.
"My family would be very happy about a return."