Arsenal news: Midfielder deal done ahead of January, huge Messi move, big contract update

Mesut Ozil is set to be given a new contract

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you the latest news from the Emirates.

 

Mesut Ozil is set to be handed a new contract.

The Germany star has been in sensational form for the Gunners this season.

He leads the assists charts with 10 in 11 games.

 

And Arsene Wenger wants to tie him down to a longer deal.

The Mirror report he will be offered a deal until 2019.

And he could be playing alongside Lionel Messi - with the Gunners now favourites to land him this summer.

 

But the Barcelona star is set to demand £600,000-a-week to move.

Messi is frustrated after coming into focus for his tax incident.

And, according to the Daily Star, Messi wants to move to north London.

 

Arsenal have sold midfielder Harry Donovan to Millwall.

The 17-year-old is set to join up with the south-east London side's youth set up having come through the ranks at Arsenal.

Millwall boss Neil Harris said: "He came across last week for a trial and did really well. Being with us will give him an opportunity to progress with us."

An Arsenal statement read: "Everyone at the club would like to thank Harry for his contribution and wish him the best with the Lions."