Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson has said his proposed move to Crystal Palace broke down over a relegation-clause in his contract, and disputed Arsene Wenger's claim that he lost his confidence.
Jenkinson remained with the Gunners for the rest of the season after a move in the January transfer window collapsed when he couldn't agree personal terms with Palace. That led to speculation that the right-back, who has fallen out of favour at the Emirates, was asking for too much money.
But Jenkinson said in an interview with the Daily Mirror and Daily Telegraph that Palace had insisted on a clause dictating he would take a big pay cut if the club was relegated.