With Arsenal perceived to be underachieving in this topsy-turvy Premier League season, rumours have abounded that playmaker Mesut Ozil is thinking of jumping ship. 

Don Balon had reported that if manager Arsene Wenger remains in charge next season, the Germany international will look to leave the club this summer.

But clearly there is no truth to the story as Ozil took to Twitter to counter the tabloid claims and said that Wenger is one of the reasons he happens to be at Arsenal: 

Have seen the media reports today. Arsène Wenger was a big reason for me joining Arsenal – this hasn’t changed! #Respect #AFC

— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) March 22, 2016