Ozil helping Emre to convince Chelsea striker Giroud about Fenerbahce move | OneFootball

Fenerbahce ace Mesut Ozil is helping his new club find a centre-forward signing this summer.

Fener football chief Emre Belözoğlu has put a new striker signing at the top of his summer agenda - and a move has already been launched for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud. Emre, while currently sporting director of Fener, is doubling up as caretaker coach to the end of this sesaon.

Off contract in June, Giroud is free to discuss terms with foreign teams and Fener are now in contact, reports Fanatik.

And helping the cause is Ozil, who is close to Giroud thanks to their years together at Arsenal.

The pair remain in contact and when with Arsenal, Giroud said of the German: "Mesut's game view is flawless and he plays very simple. We get along very well on the field. He is a very qualified football player."

Ozil joined Fenerbahce on a free transfer from Arsenal at the end of January. After a slow start as he worked on his match fitness, Ozil has managed seven appearances for his new club.

- updated April 19