van Persie

[Camp Freddie]

When football plays by the rules of the market - a distorted one at that - this is inevitable. How many of us, no matter how much we liked our employer, would turn down at least 100% pay hike. I don't like it but he's in the market like all of us.

I'm happy that we won't be held to ransom by paying more than we can afford. And for those that think Usmanov is the white knight in waiting, be wary of those bearing false gifts...

[Cyprus The Immortal Gooner]

[Hendon Gooner (Only Easy Day Was Yesterday))]

I really now hope that Wenger will no longer indulge in young prospects...there is no loyalty when they feel they have reached their peak and want a bigger pay-deal for themselves...

[Luis Anaconda]

[East Upper for Supper]

[The Rob2]

[Hendon Gooner (Only Easy Day Was Yesterday))]

Let us vent our anger and pain...

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[The Tony]

Makes perfect sense to join a team with a proven track record in actually winning trophies.

Getting a payrise is only an added bonus to him...probably insignificant considering he's got +£15m in the bank already.

[Cyprus The Immortal Gooner]

[Peter]