Liverpool soon to bid for Mesut Ozil

Liverpool are ready to move in for Werder Bremen midfielder Mesut Ozil (21). According to the British press the reds will make an offer of 8 million sterling for the German midfielder. It is being said that Manchester City are also after the German International. Ozil is bound to Werder Bremen till 2011.

Mesut Ozil is a German footballer of Turkish descent that kick started his professional career at Schalke 04. After 2 years at Schalke 04 he moved on to Werder Bremen. Since joining Werder Bremen he broke into the first team and became a key player for the club. He played 71 games and scored 13 goals for Werder Bremen.

Ozil represented Germany at various levels. He played 1 game at under 19 level, 16 games at under 21 level and played 8 games at senior level. Ozil is being considered as a great prospect for German and European football.

by Sarah.