German midfielder Mesut Ozil wanted to, and was set to, join Manchester United but the bid never came, according to Spanish football reporter Graham Hunter.

Hunter reports that Ozil and Ozil’s father were frantically waiting for a call to come in from Manchester United. But unfortunately the call never came in. So, Ozil decided to sign with Arsenal instead, and the German midfielder will be dedicated to the Gunners cause.

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