Peter Crouch has heavily criticised Arsenal's decision to allow starlet Bukayo Saka's contract run down while giving big deals to 'players who don't want to be there'.
The 18-year-old has been a breakthrough star for the Gunners this season but the club are yet to tie down his long term future, with his current contract expiring in a year's time.
Arsenal have also allowed a saga to draw out over captain and top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract, another key player who's future at the club is now uncertain.
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Former Tottenham striker Crouch believes it is typical of the north London club to allow important players' deals to run down while rewarding under-performers with lucrative, long-term contracts.