4 – Carl Jenkinson
- Interested clubs: Swansea, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Cagliari
- Asking price: £2million
- Current wages: £45,000p/w
Ahhh Carl Jenkinson, the player that whenever I write his name will usually have the word ‘departure’ in the same sentence – and we’re still waiting for something to happen.
Back in January the 25-year-old (yes, he’s 25) was all set to join Crystal Palace but he refused to cut his wages and instead wanted one final season with his beloved Arsenal.
Things are very different this summer and if he really wants to improve his boyhood team then he has to move on, hopefully to someone like Swansea who are leading the race.
I think this will come down to the final few days, Arsenal will sell for a minimal fee and a club desperate for defensive reinforcements will find the money to pay his wages.
I would say it’ll be an emotional day to see the back of Jenko but quite frankly he never made an impact on this team. He’ll be reminded of that fact after being replaced at right-back by Gabriel…