Real Madrid's attacking midfielder has completed part of his medical and could be announced as an Arsenal player as early as 6pm - five hours before the transfer window closes.
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And Germany international Ozil, who joined Real in 2010 from Werder Bremen for 15m euros, is set to become the first through the Bernabeu exit door following the world record-breaking arrival of Gareth Bale from Tottenham.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said in the aftermath of Sunday's 1-0 victory over Spurs: "It is a little bit like a domino game. Maybe something will happen in the last 24 hours, maybe not. It is very difficult to predict, but maybe we can surprise you."
Ozil may not be the only player arriving at The Emirates before the 11pm deadline - an interest has been registered in Chelsea striker Demba Ba, while Palermo goalkeeper Emilliano Viviano has also been linked.
Arsenal are understood to have offered a £1.5m loan fee for Ba, while Chelsea want double that amount and are happy to keep the player if a move does not materialise.
Viviano, meanwhile, is expected to join as cover for Wojciech Szczesny on an initial season-long loan.
Arsenal will then have an option to buy the Italy international next summer.
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