Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger calls for transfer window to be scrapped

30 January 2009 16:03
Arsenal[LNB]manager Arsene Wenger says he is sick and tired of the transfer window and wants it scrapped altogether.[LNB]Wenger is still trying to secure a deal for Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin but says the whole business of buying players in January is wearing thin.[LNB]He said: 'I do not like the January window. It seems to be more about players who might come in other than the ones you already have.[LNB][LNB] Hate it: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a harsh critic of the transfer window[LNB]'It is not a great help. Some players are cup tied and cannot play certain competitions. If a player moves to another Premier League club, then why should he not be cup-tied in the Premier League [like he would be in Europe]?'[LNB]Wigan manager Steve Bruce is another manager who opposes the month-long window and the FA are set to discuss whether or not to ditch the idea.[LNB] Manchester City set to seal £15m deal for Arsenal defender Toure[LNB]Arshavin 'granted work permit' for move to Arsenal as he agrees to help fund £15m move[LNB]ARSENAL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB]Wenger is in favour of axing the window and says something needs to be done about how players move between clubs during the season.[LNB][LNB] Saga: Wenger is still trying to sign Zenit St Petersburg's Andrei Arshavin[LNB] [LNB]'The logic [with the transfer window] is not right. It should be cut completely or be able to run freely throughout the season,' Wenger added.[LNB]Meanwhile, Russian ace Arshavin has reportedly secured a work permit but Wenger admits the clubs are still some way off completing a deal.[LNB] Manchester City set to seal £15m deal for Arsenal defender Toure[LNB]Arshavin 'granted work permit' for move to Arsenal as he agrees to help fund £15m move[LNB]ARSENAL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail