Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger calls for transfer window to be scrapped

Arsenalmanager Arsene Wenger says he is sick and tired of the transfer window and wants it scrapped altogether.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.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. Hate it: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is a harsh critic of the transfer window'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]?'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. Manchester City set to seal £15m deal for Arsenal defender ToureArshavin 'granted work permit' for move to Arsenal as he agrees to help fund £15m moveARSENAL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEBWenger is in favour of axing the window and says something needs to be done about how players move between clubs during the season. Saga: Wenger is still trying to sign Zenit St Petersburg's Andrei Arshavin '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.Meanwhile, Russian ace Arshavin has reportedly secured a work permit but Wenger admits the clubs are still some way off completing a deal. Manchester City set to seal £15m deal for Arsenal defender ToureArshavin 'granted work permit' for move to Arsenal as he agrees to help fund £15m moveARSENAL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB  

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