Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger wants January transfer window scrapped as out-of-favour players ‘give up’

ARSENE WENGER has called for the January transfer window to be axed as out-of-favour players "give up".

The Arsenal legend who is now FIFA's head of global development, has suggested changes to the game in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

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In his new role, Wenger sits on the panel involved in the International Football Association Board's review and decision-making process on law changes within the game.

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The 70-year-old's proposed tweaks include limits on how much clubs can pay in wages, licensing for agents, and scrapping the mid-season transfer window.

As reported by the Frenchman said: "I am for the abolition of the January transfer window

"Managers don't deal with this second window well.

"In October, as soon as a player does not play anymore, he tries to find a solution elsewhere and waits for January to leave,

"He is no longer mobilised, he gives up."

Wenger recently snubbed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Anelka and Edu to pick Nwankwo Kanu as his best January signing.

The former Nigeria ace arrived at Highbury from Inter Milan for £4.15 million in 1999 and made a quick impact with 17 goals in his first full season.

When asked about his best piece of business in the January window, the Frenchman told beIN Sports: "What a difficult question. Over 20 years… maybe Kanu.

"In the middle of the season, that had a big impact and was a huge player."

Aubameyang would perhaps spring to mind as one of the best winter signings since his arrival at the Emirates two years ago but it seems the former Gunners boss would rather the mid-season window was abolished altogether.

He added: "I think it is like a race in a marathon where you change the shoes half way,

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"It is not right, when once you have started the season, you have to finish the season with the same players.

"Or you keep it open the whole season like it was when I arrived in England.

"They have chosen a rule that is not right."