Something just doesn't add up, here.
We all think the man is a complete and utter idiot, but there is no denying that he has talent. I have little doubt that he could take his pick of clubs, and yet here he is vying for a move to AFC! One top player (Higuain) has already shunned the club, but that doesn't seem to given Goofy any hints, at all.
And yes, we all appreciate that Arsenal has CL football this season... well, at least until the last 16... but so do a lot of other teams around Europe. Even Celtic have European football, and he's more likely to win something with Celtic (namely, the Scottish League) than he is with Arsenal.
Is it because Goofy knows that no decent club will come in for him, what with all his baggage? I strongly suspect so. I suppose Goofy will also be saying to himself, "Okay, so Arsenal's star is very much on the wane, all their decent players have already left the club, they cannot attract new decent players, and they are absolutely useless in Europe, but at least Whinger is stupid enough to pay me good money; plus, when I've had enough, I can always engineer a move to £ity for even more money. Or Barcelona, if I can work miracles and clean up my act."
Having said that, 'Pool do seem intent on holding onto their chief racist and serial biter, so there are no guarantees.