Wenger bum boy, John Cross on TalkSport right now. He debunked the 1 year deal reported by the papers,
says it will very much be a long term deal he signs. Apparently Wenger will be staying on for 2 more years at the very least. No compromise
Says Wenger has a totally different outlook than the fans, for Wenger it goes beyond the results on the football pitch, he wants to be seen as someone who runs the club as a successful long term project. Says he has an unshakable belief he remains the best man for the job and wants to stay.
Says he's a very stubborn man who thinks he can rebuild in a difficult atmosphere. Says he expects an announcement but not as soon as Wenger implied in the post match interview after 3-1 loss to West Brom.
Says a little more certainty of the managers position will help the players. Says the board is very old-school, and that Kroenke has full faith in Wenger because Wenger runs the club successfully for him on his behalf. Gazidis is merely an employee (implied he had little power over matters)
He says the board fully believe Wenger can turn things around under a difficult atmosphere. Wenger expects more support from the board.
Cross said Wenger has become accustomed to seeing fan backlash and has become used to it. He says Wenger has a tough skin, and he doesn't take fan dissent that badly. He says Wenger just rides it out and doesn't pay it much mind.
Says Wenger is highly single-minded and intends on staying 2 more years for sure.
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.