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'I was limited'

Wenger issues Spurs a new stadium warning by admitting he was forced to sell Arsenal’s best players

Tottenham began building their new 62,000 seat stadium in 2016 - but the opening date has been revised several times

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ARSENE WENGER has warned Tottenham fans he was left limited “financially” after the Arsenal moved out of Highbury.

The Frenchman flogged star men Emmanuel Adebayor, Samir Nasri and Robin van Persie to Premier League rivals after the Gunners' move to the Emirates in 2006.

Arsene Wenger warned Tottenham fans he was left limited financially after the Arsenal moved out of Highbury
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Arsene Wenger warned Tottenham fans he was left limited financially after the Arsenal moved out of HighburyCredit: Twitter @GFFN
Spurs began building their new 62,000 seat stadium in 2016 - and targeted a move into their new home at the beginning of the season
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Spurs began building their new 62,000 seat stadium in 2016 - and targeted a move into their new home at the beginning of the seasonCredit: Refer to Caption

And Wenger reckons Spurs could also be forced to sell star men when they eventually open their new home.

He said: "I was limited. First of all we had to pay the stadium back.

"Then the banks said only 50 per cent of our finances could be dedicated to the wages, so we had to sell our best players.

Mauricio Pochettino has already started to feel the pinch with Spurs failing to sign a player in THREE successive transfer windows.

Arsenal moved into the Emirates Stadium in 2006 after two years of the ground being built
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Arsenal moved into the Emirates Stadium in 2006 after two years of the ground being builtCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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The Argentina has still managed to keep his side competitive both domestically and in Europe, but Wenger reckons he may soon start to struggle.

Speaking in his role as a pundit on beIN Sports, he added: "I was in a good position that was quite strong because we had not much choice financially and secondly because I was there for a long time I had the power to do it.

“The position of the modern manager is a bit more fragile."

Wenger warned Pochettino he could be affected financially after moving into the Spurs stadium
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Wenger warned Pochettino he could be affected financially after moving into the Spurs stadiumCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Tottenham began building their new 62,000 seater stadium in 2016 and intended to move in at the start of this season.

However, the opening date has been revised several times, and they will now not play in the £850million  ground until March at the earliest.

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