Not exact matches
«While these are market forces that have contributed directly
over time to the success of the Premier
League, I would sound a note of caution in light of the very material contractual commitments to future
wages that clubs are taking on.»
A number of Premier
League sides are believed to be keen on signing him this month also, but his
wages appear to be the biggest stumbling block
over any potential deal, and some of the teams interested may not be able to meet his demands.
Okay he has not managed more than 16
League goals in one campaign, but for a workhorse that only cost us 10m GBP when Wenger brought him
over from France he has at least earned his
wages (unlike Walcott and a few others I could name).
«Whilst these are the market forces that have contributed directly
over time to the success of the Premier
League, I would sound a note of caution in light of the very material contractual commitments to future
wages that clubs are taking on.»
Jones said the increase in
wages was «nowhere near the level of revenue growth» and this «reflects both the extent of [the Premier
League's] financial advantage
over other
leagues and the impact of domestic and European cost control measures».
Reports have emerged
over unpaid
wages and transfer fees which could result in UEFA having to take firm action on the Champions
League newcomers.