I think Mesut holds some decorum when it comes to Wenger in particular, no matter how one would judge Arsene’s management of the squad since 14/15? Or more, I would like to think so! He seems a rather humble person and going to a direct rival (heh), particularly Mourinho, would ruin his Arsenal reputation.
Whether he cares that much is speculative but I like to hold some hope
Clearly Özil and Mourinho get on well. He utilised him perfectly at Madrid too (Bit easier doing that with Cristiano and Di Maria in front of him). I think he’ll leave on a free, and it really wouldn’t surprise me if United moved heaven and earth to persuade him to join them over any other club. The Mounriho factor could actually be quite big
Like we had a choice, we’ve been offering contracts for years now, this was always their plan. Get a move with a huge signing on fee and 300k a week while having a better chance of winning silverwear. You can either sell like we did with Nasri/RVP or keep them longer and get more out of them. It’s been pretty obvious both were off for a long time now.
I’m not that fussed about either. Ozil hasn’t looked like he wanted to be here for the majority of his and was good for about one 6 month period. Alexis has constantly played selfish football and destroyed team play. They’ll also both be 29 and heading past their primes on huge contracts.
The only issue I have with what you’re saying is that you were more likely than not someone who was appalled at is selling RVP to the Mancs. Now you’re criticising Wenger for not selling either of his players to the Manc clubs??
That was the worst transfer we have ever made because not only enable Man U to win the PL with him, but we didn’t replace him with an equivalent striker.
The only way that could be worse is if we let him go to Man U on a free.
That’s a typical comment from you.
Dish it out with nothing to back it up
You haven’t “witnessed,” anything.
How have I have “moved the goal posts” regarding this subject?
Everything I said in that post was true.
If you are calling me a liar then you prove it.
I’m not happy with that either but if it is a choice between watching your best players leave and go to a rival club to strengthen them and win trophies for nothing in return, or going to a rival and getting a decent price, then obviously I would rather take the money and get some equivalent replacements.
Neither option is good, but at least make the club getting our best players pay for the privilege.