Reds monitor Real Madrid star

Liverpool will monitor Mesut Ozil's situation at Real Madrid after Jose Mourinho gave the midfielder a stark ultimatum.

The Germany star has been told by his manager that he will be on his way next summer unless there is a marked improvement.

Mourinho was clear after last weekend's 3-1 El Clasico defeat by Barcelona that he expects more from Ozil.

Damien Comolli will keep an eye on developments and if Real signal they are willing to sell, then the Reds' director of football will propose a deal.

Liverpool's hand will be stronger if they qualify for the Champions League, although failure would not rule them out of the running for the 23-year-old.

Real paid Werder Bremen £12.4million for Ozil after he starred in the 2010 World Cup.

Another impressive tournament in Poland and Ukraine could see his value raise further still - with Real seeking around £18m after Euro 2012.

Source: Caughtoffside.com

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