Our wage structure won't be broken

By Richard Clarke

Arsenal will not break their wage structure to buy Andrei Arshavin or anyone else.

Arsène Wenger has been strongly linked with the Russian playmaker in the media. However, speaking ahead of the game with Everton, the Frenchman said he had not agreed a fee or discussed a salary with the player. If and when he does, the 27-year-old will have to fit in with the Club’s existing arrangements.

“The players who come in here are all on our wage structure or they do not come in,” he said. “It’s as simple as that. Nobody will come in above the highest level we have here."


My verdict:

One of the thing that the Gunners should be praised for is their ways in handling the transfer matter. If one look into Arsene Wenger squad, one will realize that these players are playing with passion and not out of greed.
Such is the passion that one can see the energy, passion and enthusiasm in their game. You won't get to hear about 100 million for a single player sort of issue. And Wenger never over valued any football player.

I think this is good for football as it could avoid the domination by super rich clubs. Just look at the transfer lists this season and you will realize how foolish Manchester City had made themselves. Before City, we have Chelsea. It's time for the rest of the football clubs to follow Wenger's character and mentality towards the transfer season.