Wenger in Ade warning

Gunners boss aims to stick to wage structure

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Wenger in Ade warning

Wenger: Standing firm

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Arsene Wenger has warned he is not prepared to break Arsenal's wage structure to satisfy Emmanuel Adebayor's demands.

Adebayor is reportedly seeking a lucrative new contract with the Gunners in order to stay at Emirates Stadium next season.

He has been linked with both AC Milan and Barcelona, and is due to return for pre-season training on Monday.

Gunners boss Wenger is confident he will keep hold of the Togo striker, however he insists he will not be held to ransom.

Respect

"I've not met many people who do not believe they have a case to improve their contract," said Wenger in The Sun.

"I fight to get the players the maximum wages, but you have to respect that we have a wage structure.

"I want to keep him and let's see.

"Adebayor is under contract. He is an Arsenal player and I am very confident that he will start the new season with us."