They are business-oriented which is why they might have realized that losing Sanchez on a free (and potential 50 mil) is more acceptable than finishing than 7th in the table and missing out on CL/EL money.
Mate, no-one knew squat about Bernardo Silva until his signing was announced. Kelechi is a top prospect, but to play for Pep, you not only have to be a top class goal scorer, you have to be a top class footballer which Kelechi isn't......... YET!I do. I'm just not deluded thinking we can get Alexis after no bids been made and 0 transfer requests have been made.
Any body language experts able to assess his behaviour this afternoon and what it could mean for any potential transfer to City?
I've no training, and I've not seen the video, so let me answer this one...
3pm Presser tommorow.
(I'm thinking Arsene knows what 'Cost Of Opportunity" means. The guy probably plots a graph to decide which side of bed to get out of.)
You don't need to be a body language expert mate to see what was going on today. When handed the shield, he hid behind it & only lightly had his hands on it whilst Jenkinson was carrying the weight of it and then he took it back. On the pitch, Sanchez's head was slightly lowered with his eyes rolled to the top which is a sure sign, someone is uncomfortable & has something to hide.Any body language experts able to assess his behaviour this afternoon and what it could mean for any potential transfer to City?
They are actually losing 50m plus wages. What you are mentioning is a gamble, Arsenal does not gamble. They didn't get top 4 with Sanchez and aren't guaranteed top 4 next season if he stays.
Have they ever done anything similar before? They haven't. I would be very surprised if Ozil and Ox stay and leave next year on a free. Arsenal would be throwing away 100m+ all 3 included, shocking business really. They must have some kind of plan.
If they are smart (I know they are not as stupid as they seem) they will sell Sanchez, add some money and get Lemar. Then they will either tie Ozil and Ox down to new deals or sell Ozil for around 40m and Ox for around 15-20.
Same situation with Barkley, entering the last year and Everton confirm that he will sign a new deal or be sold, the difference is Everton are upfront and honest in their admission. Those are the only two options as well. Player signs a new deal or is sold.
The only time I remember a top player that would fetch a large transfer fee leaving on a free transfer is Lewandowski and I don't recall the exact reason Dortmund didn't sell him with one year left, they gambled he would stay and it didn't pay off??