10 Feb 2017 11:17:01
I am not a great fan of Wenger's 'socialist' wage policy. For too long we have given long contracts to very average players on high wages. The latest example is Jenkinson who still has 3 and half years on his deal to run on high wages, which clearly makes it difficult to sell him, as the clubs he is suitable for don't pay the sort of wage he is on and many want relegation clauses to reduce wages quite severely if relegated. Bendtner was another example and I'm sure there are many others.

The problem is that then we are unable to fund the wage demands of players such as Ozil and Sanchez, when their contracts need extending. We need to sell players to receive funds towards new acquisitions. We currently have or need to sell; Szczesny, Debuchy, Jenkinson, Sanogo, Campbell, Wilshere, Chambers, Mertesacker (why did we extend his deal? ) , etc.

1.) 10 Feb 2017
10 Feb 2017 15:11:39
Couldn't agree more. I reckon last few years artera, flamini, rosicky, diaby, per for next season, wilshere, Jenkinson, debuchy. Think of all that money wasted in players we should've Let go earlier than we have or will. It's discraceful. Tell you what I like per don't get me wrong but I reckon he must be on 80k a week and we don't really need him next season. How bout not renew his contract and use that money and reduce ticket prices a bit for the ones who really care about our club loo.

2.) 10 Feb 2017
10 Feb 2017 23:02:04
Totally agree RG. Surely the club know that by paying wages over a certain level it makes that player unaffordable to most clubs in Europe. Great if they turn out good but you get left holding the baby if they don't, such as Bendtner. Sadly it doesn't even stop us losing our best players, as if Barcelona or Real Madrid come knocking we lose our good players anyway, whatever their wage.

3.) 11 Feb 2017
11 Feb 2017 07:43:06
I do agree but if the players you mentioned turned out to fulfill their potential they would be viewed as bargains, you win some you lose some. There is still enough money to pay the higher wages, we just choose not to.