Arsenal’s transfer policy analysed

Thierry Henry believes Arsenal are no longer first choice for many top players looking to move to the Premier League.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have all outspent the Gunners so far this transfer window, with the arrival of midfielder Granit Xhaka for a reported £30m the club’s only major piece of business so far.

And following Arsenal’s 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in their opening Premier League game of the season on Super Sunday, Henry questioned his former club’s ability to attract the biggest names.

“The thing I don’t understand is, we’ve been told that Arsenal are wealthy, that we have money, that we can compete against anyone in the market,” Henry told Sky Sports.

“But when the season starts, we can’t compete in the market. So which one is it? I just don’t understand.

“Are Arsenal still the first choice in England? If a big player becomes available on the market, first of all, can you compete? Can you put the money on the table?

“Next, is the money stupid? We all know the money is stupid but you have to pay.

“And finally does the player want …

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