A move that Arsenal helped pioneer getting transfer moves over the line has been copied by Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
In a deal to take Mauro Icardi to Galatasary on loan, part of a huge window bringing in Juan Mata, Dries Mertens and former Gunners midfielder Lucas Torreira, the Turkish side hit a stumbling block over the Argentine forward's wages. On more than £100,000 per week, Galatasary's ploy was to have PSG pay the bulk of the wages in order to ensure he was able to get the transfer.
Although it may not seem like a good deal for the French side, in essence, it does help them to remove a player that wants away from the club. It's a move in the same league that follows the precedent set by Arsenal less than 12 months ago.
