Here's a unique argument: Who is better, Cristiano Ronaldo or
Lionel Messi? One thing we do know is that the former now far out-earns the
latter after signing a new contract, and Messi is eager for a similar pay rise.
AS reports that, following Ronaldo's salary leap from ¬11 million to an eye-watering ¬21 million per year, Messi has requested contract negotiations with Barcelona. The Argentine beat his Real Madrid rival to the coveted Ballon d'Or crown last season and evidently believes his wages should reflect that.
Of course, the financial structure of their respective clubs could prevent him from earning more than Ronaldo, but with Messi only -- and we use that word as loosely as can be imagined in this case earning 13 million-a-year, don't be surprised if Barcelona extend their star's deal in the coming weeks.
Did Arsene Wenger do enough in the recent transfer window? The Arsenal manager was lauded for his capture of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid, but he is already "concerned" by the lack of depth in his squad as they prepare to face Marseille in their Champions League opener.The sun reports Wenger will struggle to fill his bench on Wednesday, with Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta, Lukas Podolski, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Yaya Sanogo, Abou Diaby and Nicklas Bendtner all absent. Another signing -- most likely a striker -- will almost certainly join the club in January.
Twitter isn't always the most reliable source for transfer news, but sometimes it can be telling. On Tuesday night, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas started following A-League side Melbourne Victory. Nothing in it? Perhaps. But earlier that day, Melbourne boss Ange Postecoglou revealed the club will unveil their marquee signing in "a couple of days" and that an experienced central defender is the likely addition. Gallas has also been linked to a Premier League return, but his agent has previously stated a move abroad interests his client.
AS reports that, following Ronaldo's salary leap from ¬11 million to an eye-watering ¬21 million per year, Messi has requested contract negotiations with Barcelona. The Argentine beat his Real Madrid rival to the coveted Ballon d'Or crown last season and evidently believes his wages should reflect that.
Of course, the financial structure of their respective clubs could prevent him from earning more than Ronaldo, but with Messi only -- and we use that word as loosely as can be imagined in this case earning 13 million-a-year, don't be surprised if Barcelona extend their star's deal in the coming weeks.
Did Arsene Wenger do enough in the recent transfer window? The Arsenal manager was lauded for his capture of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid, but he is already "concerned" by the lack of depth in his squad as they prepare to face Marseille in their Champions League opener.The sun reports Wenger will struggle to fill his bench on Wednesday, with Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta, Lukas Podolski, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomas Rosicky, Yaya Sanogo, Abou Diaby and Nicklas Bendtner all absent. Another signing -- most likely a striker -- will almost certainly join the club in January.
Twitter isn't always the most reliable source for transfer news, but sometimes it can be telling. On Tuesday night, former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas started following A-League side Melbourne Victory. Nothing in it? Perhaps. But earlier that day, Melbourne boss Ange Postecoglou revealed the club will unveil their marquee signing in "a couple of days" and that an experienced central defender is the likely addition. Gallas has also been linked to a Premier League return, but his agent has previously stated a move abroad interests his client.
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