Wenger hits back over spending

Arsene Wenger has sarcastically apologised for the fact that Rob Holding “did not cost £55m” so that his critics over transfer spending can be appeased.

The Frenchman left the field from a 0-0 draw at Leicester to a chorus of calls from Gunners supporters to spend money on new players.

Wenger was then challenged in his post-match news conference to answer those calls and he responded with a forceful explanation that spending on large transfer fees does not guarantee the purchase of a good player.

He said: “I don’t understand why you say I am reluctant (to spend money). 

“If I buy you for £45m tomorrow, does it mean I have done well? If I listen to you then I will have done well because I spent the money, but spending …

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