Expert: Arsenal have done what I'd have never done at Aston Villa
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(Credit: Imago) Wed 27 May 2026 7:30, UK Arsenal should not have let their staff pay for their own travel to the Champions League final, according to Keith Wyness.The former Everton chief executive, speaking to Football Insider, believes the Gunners should have at least subsidised travel to Budapest.Club staff could have to fork out over £850 if they want to attend the Champions League final against PSG, just a week after Arsenal won the Premier League title.It is only the second time in Arsenal’s history that they will be competing in the final of Europe’s premier competition, and victory could complete a historic double for Mikel Arteta’s team.Arsenal’s success is set to earn the club record revenue of over £750million, and put them in a strong position to compete for trophies again next season. 💰 Arsenal Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. VISIT THE ARSENAL FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arsenal decision ‘won’t be forgotten’ by club staffEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes staff should be rewarded if the club is succeeding on the pitch.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the club have made a mistake which they could live to regret.Total Revenue£691mMatchday Income£153.9mCommercial Income£263.2mWages£346.8mArsenal’s 2024-25 financial accounts.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I’ve been very lucky at both Aberdeen, Everton and Villa to have had great staff behind the scenes.“I would have always wanted to reward them if the club did well because we all live, and our lives are so impacted by the performances on the pitch.
“It’s a shame that they felt that. Even if they subsidised it to a degree, it might have been a gesture that could have worked, but they certainly should have done something about this.
And that’s the culture you’re trying to cultivate. And this didn’t do that.”Arsenal told price tag on summer transfer targetArsenal’s strong financial position is set to help the club strengthen their squad further this summer in a couple of positions.Arteta could be looking to add a new left-winger and a midfielder to his squad, with Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali a target to bolster the middle of the park.Sources have told Football Insider that Arsenal would have to pay Newcastle £80m to sign Tonali, with the Gunners also expected to face competition from Premier League rivals.Tonali has expressed his desire to play in the Champions League next season, something which Newcastle won’t be able to offer following their 12th-placed Premier League finish. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.