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Carragher takes fresh aim at agent Joorabchian over Arsenal transfers

Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher has taken fresh aim at agent Kia Joorabchian.

Joorabchian hit back at Carragher during the week after the former defender branded David Luiz and Willian as "jokes".

Writing in his Telegraph column, Carragher said: “Willian's agent, Kia Joorabchian, had a pop at me for querying the logic of that transfer. Fair enough. He is entitled to defend himself.

“But as an outsider, it is my opinion the deals for Willian, Cedric and David Luiz have benefited his clients more than Arsenal Football Club.

“I have nothing against clubs having a good relationship with agents. It is part of the modern game. But that collaboration must be mutually beneficial.

“People sneer at Wolverhampton Wanderers for being so close to Jorge Mendes, but Mendes is supplying Nuno Espirito Santo with young, hungry players who suit how he wants to play.

“They perform well, maximise value and move on for big fees. Everyone wins.

“To me, Willian's move to Arsenal looks like a final payday for a fine player past his best. It is not the first time Arsenal have made such a signing recently."

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