Arsenal news: Unai Emery slammed - he has ‘lost all control’ of his players
ARSENAL and head coach Unai Emery have lost control of their players’ contracts amid speculation over Aaron Ramsey’s future, claims former Wales striker Dean Saunders.
It’s a game of poker now, but Arsenal have lost the power
Dean Saunders on Arsenal
Mesut Ozil committed his future to the club in January by signing a new three-and-a-half-year deal but Jack Wilshere left on a free in the summer after not being assured game time by head coach Emery.
But ex-Liverpool striker Saunders cannot understand why Emery and the club have allowed the situation again, this time with Ramsey.
“I can’t understand it,” he told talkSPORT.
“He’s been at Arsenal for ten years and they’ve let his contract run down.
Arsenal news: Dean Saunders has criticised the Gunners for the Aaron Ramsey contract situation (Image: GETTY/TALKSPORT)
Arsenal news: Aaron Ramsey's contract has reportedly been withdrawn (Image: GETTY)
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Arsenal news: Saunders says Emery and the Gunners are losing control of their players (Image: TALKSPORT)
“And it’s not just him, it happened with Ozil and it happened with Sanchez.
“Once the players can see the finishing line on their contract, you’ve lost all control as a club.
“They managed to keep hold of Ozil, but it has cost them an absolute fortune, and now this is what happens, the players are knocking on the door saying: ‘If he’s getting that, what are you going to give me?’. The bar has gone up.
“It’s a game of poker now, but Arsenal have lost the power.