Manchester United DID try to snap up Arsenal star Mesut Ozil

MANCHESTER UNITED made a late dash to try to sign Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, it has been revealed.

Manchester United were keen on Mesut Ozil [GETTY]

United were chasing a number of targets on deadline day in the summer window, including Ander Herrera but were foiled.
They ended up getting Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, although had to stump up £27.5million.
United had showed interest in Ozil in the summer, but dithered over lodging a bid for the 24-year-old who joined Arsenal for £42.4m.
The Red Devils have tried to play this down but a source close to the club, said: "United made a call. 

Mesut Ozil is enjoying life at Arsenal [GETTY]

Kenny Moyes, David's brother who is an agent, was trying desperately to get hold of Ozil's agent

Source close to Manchester United

"Kenny Moyes, David's brother who is an agent, was trying desperately to get hold of Ozil's agent.
"I think that by the time they managed it it was too late."
Ozil has gone on to make a flying start with the Gunners, who currently top the Premier League.
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