i dont see why a footballer would commit to another two years and risk being held to the extended contract in its full terms. look at modric. he was an idiot to sign a six year deal last season but the point remains he could now be stuck there for good.

let us not forget that players are heavily advised by agents, when i say advised i mean controlled, as there is plenty in it for his agent should nas leave on a free.

the whole deal is being made out as far too simplistic; sell him or why not sign an extension as gratitude so arsenal claw some money back, when there are far more dynamics to it than that.