Arsene Wenger believes the unquenchable thirst for money
among top clubs will lead to a European League being formed in 10
years time.
The Arsenal boss flew in to Glasgow on Monday for the first leg
of the Champions League play against Celtic on Tuesday night and
claimed that there was no financial pressure on him to get to the
group stages of the competition.
However, in the context of discussing whether Celtic or Rangers
would be a welcome addition to the Barclays Premier League, Wenger
expanded his views on the future of the game.
And in doing so, the Frenchman claimed greed could eventually
put an end to the Champions League.
"I believe you have two parts of Scottish club football; you
have Rangers and Celtic and then the rest," the Frenchman said.
"I would say that Celtic and Rangers could compete, certainly,
in the Premier League in the top eight. "The other teams at the
moment are not equipped for that.
"But I see more of a European League developing in time anyway.
"The national leagues will survive, but maybe in 10 years you will
have a European League.
"The way we are going now financially, even the money coming in
from the Champions League for some clubs who spend so much money
will not be enough anymore because the income is basically owned by
UEFA and they distribute the money to the clubs.
"I'm not sure 100 per cent that I am right, but I feel that
there are some voices behind the scenes in our game aiming to do
something about a European league, especially if the rules become
too restrictive for the big clubs as things currently stand."
- Football365