Who Is This ‘Next Mesut Ozil’ Arsenal Are Trying To Sign? Everything You Need To Know

Scout Report – Berkay Ozan

Often tipped as the ‘next Mesut Ozil’, 19-year-old VfB Stuttgart midfielder Berkay Ozcan has been linked with a move to join Arsenal. The youngster has made his admiration for the club well known, and the Gunners are believed to have mutual appreciation for the player as well.

Arsenal scouts have been monitoring Ozcan for quite some time now, and the reports are understood to be positive. Furthermore, Arsene Wenger has been known for bringing the best out of youth prodigies, making the move sound all the more enticing.

Let’s take a look at the player’s profile.

History

Ozcan was born in Germany to Turkish parents, and he initially won Germany Under-15 cap. But he has since switched allegiance to Turkey. The youngster has made quite a name for himself, playing for all the Turkish youth sides up to Under-21 level. He forayed into professional club football by breaking into the VfB Stuttgart first-team and has been quite effective in their midfield.

The teenager has turned up for Stuttgart 3 times this season so far, though only once in the Bundesliga, in what was a brief cameo.

Playing Style

Ozcan is known for his incisive, sharp passes which often end up creating solid attacking channels for his team. He is adept at taking set-pieces, which would come as an added bonus for the Gunners. The youngster loves dribbling, and his natural style involves a lot of short, well-timed passes.

The player does not dive into tackles much and he is weak when it comes to aerial duels. That is something he would need to work on if he wants to improve himself further.

Ozcan’s Future

If the move goes through, Ozcan’s arrival at the Emirates may hamper his development due to a lack of first-team opportunities. However, he is known for being an ardent fan of Arsenal which makes it unlikely for him to turn down the opportunity to play for them.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder is tipped for bright future, and he can undoubtedly achieve success by playing for the Gunners. Moreover, since his style is similar to that of Ozil, Ozcan can definitely prove to be a good signing. First-team opportunities will be hard to come by but the long-term benefits must surely make up for that. Besides, it would provide a lot more exposure to Ozcan if he joins the English powerhouse in January.