Mesut Ozil offers to pay salary of mascot Gunnersaurus who was made redundant 

Among the well-known Arsenal supporters to call for the mascot to be kept was broadcaster Piers Morgan.

Mesut Ozil has reportedly offered to pay the wages for Gunnersaurus while games are still played behind closed doors. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has offered to save the club's mascot from a temporary job loss.

Gunnersaurus, the big green dinosaur who has been portrayed by Jerry Quy for almost three decades, was said to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium while Premier League games are being played behind closed doors.