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It’s easy to let the transfer window play tricks on you. For every Ornstein and Romano, there are a thousand other outlets and Twitter accounts aching to be the first to break the big news about a transfer. Take a half-credible source, throw in a rumor about big club and big-name player, and the internet will take care of the rest.
At Arsenal, few names loom as large as that of Mesut Ozil, a player emblematic of the last decade of Arsenal - a decade marked by decline, change, and uncertainty for the storied north London club. The out-of-favor midfielder is easy picking for any outlet that wants clicks. Since his falling out with Unai Emery and now Mikel Arteta, his discord with the club has made him a prime target for salacious articles at the club and player’s expense.