I want to stay at Arsenal, says Ozil

"It is definitely my preference to stay," he said on the club's official website (www.arsenal.com). "It is such a great club and I have always said that I feel very good at Arsenal.

(Reuters)

"Once everyone is back in London we will sit down and discuss about the future," added the 28-year-old amid media reports that he could leave in the transfer window.

Ozil is under contract at Arsenal until 2018.

"For now the most important thing is our pre-season and getting through the tour, training and getting fitness. When I'm back in London, we will sit down and discuss."

Arsenal play Sydney FC on Thursday and Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday before heading to China.

(Writing by Ken Ferris; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)