Players running down contracts will become a norm, says Wenger


Soccer Football - Arsenal vs Sevilla - Emirates Cup - Pre Season Friendly Tournament - London, Britain - July 30, 2017 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger REUTERS/Hannah McKay

(Reuters) - Players running down their contracts will become the norm in years to come due to skyrocketing transfer fees, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have both entered the final year of their deals, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs could also leave Arsenal for free in 12 months' time.

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