Arsenal is becoming a toothless club catering to the whims of one man. Arsenal are contemplating selling William Saliba to balance the books after Arteta’s new contract, which could put the club in a financial quagmire. Mikel Arteta’s previous contract was reported at about £10 million per year basic salary, plus up to £5 million in bonuses (potential total around £15 million). New reported figures put it around £20 million per year, with some sources citing £20–25 million annually or roughly £17 million basic plus up to £3 million in bonuses. This significant increase makes him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League after Pep Guardiola’s departure and second in the world below Inzaghi in the Saudi league. How can Arteta subject Arsenal to such a dilemma? At a time when the priority should be becoming the best in the world and winning major trophies in Europe and domestically, the club wants to sell its best player like Saliba and has already planned to cut 60 jobs, rendering hundreds jobless, just because Mikel Arteta decided to be a glutton to the club that trusted and backed him for years with heavy financial support in its entire history. Mikel Arteta is already discussing an improved contract offer for Kai Havertz, who has been on £285k a week since 2023, constantly injured and below par. Kai should take a pay cut to stay beyond his contract ending in 2028 instead of an improved offer when 60 jobs are being cut to save costs. The Arsenal team photo for the class of 2026/27 without William Saliba is not a mistake but a step towards the future that Arteta’s greedy contract and his favourite player Kai’s new offer have forced on our club. No one should be seen as greater than our club, and especially Mikel Arteta and Kai Havertz should be grateful Arsenal gave them the platform and support to stay relevant.

Y'all have been starved enough, but Arsenal is certainly not your regular kind of meal. Wait for Manchester United or Chelsea and Liverpool. Flewtwood can’t donus nothing

Havertz and gyokeres starts. Ok Mikel, get me the win 🔴⚪️ #COYG

I’ve moved on from Alex Song and can’t even remember Partey because the team improved drastically in his absence and won the league. What are you still grumbling about?

You’re not informed

Show me your club players who made it into the venue? Bouncers did a good job, I must say.

In 2026, you still believe the iPhone is a flex? A standard for influence? Are you kidding me? Choose a smartphone that serves your purpose with the right OS, not just a brand name. It’s all about a smartphone

Ballon d'Or ranking is seriously biased; however, for the first time the number one was fair, shifting focus from other shocking rankings. Voting journalists contribute majorly to the bias via nepotism and favoritism. Some still can't accept other players outshining their favorites. Appalling.

Thank you for sharing this. Sometimes the football community forgets these guys are humans, and what goes on around them messes up their psyche. Vinicius particularly has faced racial abuse and unjust treatment from Madridistas and rivals. I feel even the chin surgery was due to external pressure.