January Transfers -- Speculation & Shit?

[Power n Glory]

Jesus, change the record and stop being so fricken miserable all the time.

Who asked you? It's a discussion. If you want something lighthearted and different, feck off to the general section or anywhere outside of the Arsenal DEBATE section. Jeez!

[Cripps_orig]

A players worth is not sole ly determined by his contract status but by what he is worth to the team willing to buy him. take Cahill and Kosielny. Which of these two would you rather have and which did Arsenal pay more for?

Cahill by some distance

Hes been very good for Chelsea

[McNamara That Ghost...]

He's firmly third choice at Chelsea.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

So wages wouldn't make a difference....would Wenger stick around if he was paid a lot less compared to his peers? I doubt it. He's put up with the lack of silverware for years. When you're paid well, your willing to compromise on a few values. That's why he's stuck around for so long. There is no wage structure for him and they'll role out the red carpet for him when negotiations for his new contract start. No bullshit about making him a fair offer, take it or leave it, we can't pay what Chelsea and City pay type talk. If Wenger asked to be the highest paid manager in the Prem they'd have to give it to him.

Thought players, played for ambition not a pay packet.

[Xhaka Can’t]

No Charlie, the argument changes regularly to suit the latest point being made.

As for Wenger's wage, he could have commanded similar elsewhere, no problem. I recall Wenger mentioning a discussion with and agent where he stated that if there were no money in the game, he'd still be here whereas the agent wouldn't.

I think there are many things Wenger can be criticised for, not bleeding red and white aint one of them.

[Power n Glory]

Thought players, played for ambition not a pay packet.

Think of it this way, if we were winning trophies like in the old days, I'm sure there would be players willing take a pay cut. Arteta jumped at the chance to join us because it was his last shot at the big time. He'd never get this sort of opportunity at Everton. Cesc took a pay cut at Barca because it was a massive opportunity.

But since we're not winning trophies and don't pay our top stars that well, why stick around? It's a lose lose situation, especially when they know other clubs are after them. Clubs that will pay them well and also going after silverware each year.

Why do you think I'm using Wenger as an example of a well paid guy that's happy to compromise?

You should also check Almunia's recent comments and why he was happy to sit on the bench.

[Power n Glory]

No Charlie, the argument changes regularly to suit the latest point being made.

As for Wenger's wage, he could have commanded similar elsewhere, no problem. I recall Wenger mentioning a discussion with and agent where he stated that if there were no money in the game, he'd still be here whereas the agent wouldn't.

I think there are many things Wenger can be criticised for, not bleeding red and white aint one of them.

Oh now you want to get involved.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Oh now you want to get involved.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

No Charlie, the argument changes regularly to suit the latest point being made.
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Oh i know, which is what i was trying to say to FoL, but i think he got confused.

[Power n Glory]

Take it to the film thread and discuss light shit over there if this too much for you.