5 of the most inexpensive Mesut Ozil replacements for Arsenal

#1 Nadiem Amiri (TSG Hoffenheim)

Nadiem Amiri is a competent midfielder with an attacking prowess

Last, but not the least, is Hoffenheim's Nadiem Amiri, who should be the prime target for the Gunners.

A dynamic midfielder, honed by the tactical philosophy of 31-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, Nadiem Amiri is one of the most intriguing players in German football at the moment.

He can be deemed as a more dynamic version of Mesut Ozil, who just loves to create opportunities for his teammates whilst also having the ability to help his team out in defensive stances.

Unlike Ozil, Nadiem Amiri is more fluidic and his work rate in the final third is absolutely astonishing. He forms an important part of Hoffenheim's offensive pressing scheme which requires some terrific amount of athleticism as well as wit. And Amiri has both!

His meteoric rise in the Bundesliga has been clearly evident this season as the young German midfielder has already notched up 14 appearances for Julian Nagelsmann's side.

He has created 16 chances for TSG this season but has also attempted 45 tackles as well as completing 13 interceptions. Amiri, who has a valuation of €15 million, is undoubtedly a vital cog in the Hoffenheim midfield and most definitely a very good candidate to replace Mesut Ozil.

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