power shift!?
longest power shift in history. it's been happening annually for the last 50 years hasn't it? since spurs last won the league?
modric, bale etc. are on long term contracts. big money is needed to prise them away, and clubs clearly don't deem them worth it. nasri has a year left, and is an absolute bargain at 10m with the ability he has and the promise of more in the future.
when bale & modric run down their contracts, they'll be off. modric will leave as he's 25 now and will want to play consistent champions league. bale might extend for a few years, but definitely won't stay past 26 / 27.
nasri wants money, simples. wenger will bring players in this year. arsenal ALWAYS finish top 4, they're just missing that final 5%. debt is reducing further, more cash is becomming available. the fans // players // world media were warned about the "drought" when they moved stadium. top 4 was the priority - and still is - until the debt is paid off, then it's all guns blazing to take the crown with big transfer budgets and wages available, and sustainable.
look at man city, wages 107% of their income!! arsenal are way, way down on that, and their wages include all non-playing staff as well since they're all kept in the same company, unlike other clubs.