Everton striker Louis Saha's wage demands won’t scare off Arsenal

12 January 2010 13:31
Arsenal are weighing up a move for Everton striker Louis Saha after it became clear his contract negotiations have hit an impasse. [LNB]Everton are thought to be unhappy at the Frenchman's demands for a new £60,000-a-week deal that would span up to three more years. [LNB]While Saha is Everton's top scorer with 12 this season, he is still hindered by injuries and the club would prefer to present him with a shorter deal with bonus payments.[LNB] In talks: Louis Saha (centre) is out of contract in the summer[LNB] Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool have all been monitoring his situation, knowing that he is a free agent in the summer. [LNB]Saha is 31 but Arsenal are willing to compromise their stance on offering just one-year contracts to players over 30 and would look at a two-year deal with a one-year option. [LNB]Manager Arsene Wenger hailed Saha last week when discussing strikers for France's World Cup squad. [LNB]He said: 'When Saha plays 10 games on the trot you can compare him with any striker.' [LNB]Everton have expressed an interest in a loan deal for Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.[LNB] Arsenal and Liverpool target Chamakh vows quick decision on his futureFran Merida rubbishes reports he's in talks about leaving ArsenalARSENAL FC

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