Arsenal FC is a definitely experiencing a time of great uncertainty right now. They have hit a low period which now sees them in serious danger of missing the UEFA Champions League, and relegated to the Europa League. Manager Arsene Wenger says he’s made up his mind about his decision to stay or not, but he isn’t telling anyone what that decision is.
Two of the team’s biggest stars, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, do not have long term deals, and the wait continues on extension talks. This has been an ongoing story for quite some time, as Ozil and Sanchez are the Gunners headliners, and supporters are getting anxious.
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger confirmed today that the wait will continue further. The Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez talks will have to wait until after the season ends in mid May.
“At the moment we don’t have an agreement,” Wenger told beIN Sports.
“We’ve decided to focus on end of season and talk about it in the summer. Once you don’t find an agreement and it lasts, it is not good. So it’s better if you get it out and sit down in the summer.”
Both players currently have just 15 months left on their current deals. In the past, Sanchez has said that he was awaiting word on the future of Wenger before he makes a further commitment to staying at the Emirates.
Perhaps that imperative has changed now though; especially given how the two men have had their issues with each other this season.
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