AFC manager, Arsene Wenger, has spoken out about his recent transfer activity and has assured his fans that he will not be panic buying this summer.
Arsenal have sold Emmanual Adebayor and Kolo Toure to Man City over the past week for approximately £40 million and have so far only bought one new player, Thoman Vermaelen from Ajax, for £10million.
The Gunner’s manager has always preferred to be frugal with his cash rather than splashing millions on more experienced players; Wenger has always preferred to focus his efforts on young rising stars. However, many Arsenal fans are becoming frustrated that a major trophy has not been held by the club for four years and that the squad isn’t large or flexible enough to compete with its domestic rivals.
It has been argued that youngsters such as Ramsey, Walcott and Wilshere aren’t ready to play at such a high level week in week out.
In response to the claims, Arsene Wenger commented, “I feel we are strong enough but if we can add then we will do it… In England people think that all the problems can be sorted out by buying players. If we need to add then we will. We have money available so for us it is now [important] to spend it in the right way when we do it or if we do it.”
Arsenal is 8/1 with Bet 365 to win the 2009-10 Barclays Premier League.