Monday was transfer deadline day across Europe and Arsenal delivered one of the day's most shocking moves by sacking its beloved mascot Gunnersaurus.
Arsenal fired several team employees, including Jerry Quy, the man who has played Gunnersaurus since he was first introduced in 1993, as part of its cost-cutting measures. Quy also lost his other job with the club as a supporter liaison.
Fans were distraught over Quy's departure, especially as the Gunners attempted to acquire Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for nearly $60 million on the same day.
Following the sad news, Mesut Ozil came to Gunnersaurus's rescue and offered to pay the full salary of the club's mascot.