Why selling one of Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez is a logical move for Arsenal

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez have just over a year remaining in their contract

#2 The other can be given an astronomical salary within Arsenal's wage structure

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Alexis Sanchez (L) and Mesut Ozil (R) of Arsenal show their dejection after Barcelona's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC at Camp Nou on March 16, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Both Sanchez and Ozil have just over a year in their contract

If rumours are to be believed, the star duo has wage demands in the region of £200,000 per week. Mesut Ozil is currently Arsenal's top earner with wages of £140,000 per week with Sanchez close behind at £130,000 per week.

Football has seen astronomical salaries and players of the class of Ozil and Sanchez undoubtedly deserve such wages in the contemporary football market.

Therefore, Arsenal should ensure one of them is given the contract they deserve, perhaps even at the expense of the other; if that's what it takes to retain one's services while operating within Arsenal's established wage structure.

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