Arsenal transfer news: Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil told the club won’t bow to contract demands
Gunners hierarchy warn stars over contract demands - could it be the last straw for Chile star Sanchez?
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WITH uncertainty looming around Arsene Wenger's future - you'd think the Arsenal boss would be busting a gut to keep hold of his best players.
Top stars Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil both want £250,000 a week to stay, but it's looking unlikely they'll get it.
According to the Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has warned that the club will not break the bank to give into players' demands.
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Keswick stated the club would be "rational" in negotiating existing contracts - despite Arsenal's latest financial report showing the Gunners' cash reserves amounted to £100.5million.
Arsene Wenger has already tied Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny to new deals, but the fans are desperate for Sanchez to commit his future to the club.
The Chilean looked dejected after Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing at Bayern and barring an FA Cup trophy run, major silverware is unlikely this season.
Mesut Ozil is the club's highest earner on £140,000 per week - the club may have to decide if it's one or the other - and they may have to do it quick.
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Keswick insisted that Arsenal will continue to extend contracts, he said commenting on the club's finances that, "further work is required in the area of contract renewals and we will continue to invest rationally in our squad retention".
Retention is the key word, and if Arsene Wenger wants to retain his job under mounting pressure, the signature of Sanchez will be a step in the right direction.