How much Arsenal will spend this summer? (Part 3)

Details: Written by Billy Cordova; Published: Tuesday, 23 July 2013 15:37

At the end of the season on May 20^th, a poll was held on the site where people could vote on how much of Wenger’s £70 million budget they believe he would spend to strengthen the squad. The results were very optimistic – almost 36% of people believed he would spend over £60 million.

Just 18 days later, June 7^th, a second poll was held. This subsequent poll revealed a significant drop in the previous optimism as only 28.9% of fans believed that Wenger would spend over £60 million.

Importance of Signings Now

It is now July 23rd and our only acquisition has been 20 year-old Yaya Sanogo from Auxerre. Although a promising young player (typical Wenger signing) and a good bit of business, as he was a free transfer, he is not quite what supporters wanted to see. We want marquee names.

There also seems to be a lot of negativity surrounding the fact that Arsenal went on tour with no new signings. Many people would have liked to see the Gunners go on tour with some new players to show so that we might see them in action prior to the start of the season and so that they might adapt to and get to know the other players on the pitch. Obviously, however, that did not materialize.

The general perception is that it is important to close deals as early as possible- a bit of a misconception if you ask me. Very often the earlier you buy, the more you over pay.

Santi Cazorla, was signed August 7^th last summer and we all know how flawless his transition was – winning Arsenal’s player of the season. In addition to that, both Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta were signed on August 31, 2011.

Another not-so-bad thing about Arsenal not taking any new players on tour is that it has given some youngsters a chance to shine. Chuba Akpom was impressive in the Gunners’ first two games and 16 year-old Gedion Zelalem has been nothing short of phenomenal.

There’s Still Hope

Arsenal have never been in a better position, financially, to sign top talent due to new sponsorship deals with Emirates Airlines and Puma in addition to being essentially done paying off the debt incurred by the move to the Emirates. The club has been making all the right noise in the transfer market as we have been linked with just about every top player that is even remotely available.

Although the wait for new signings is agonizing to say the least, there is still well over a month left in the window and hopefully our patience will be justly rewarded.

Give Your Opinion Below – How Much Do You Think Wenger Will Spend?

Under £20m - 32.1%

£20-40m - 25.1%

£40-60m - 19%

£60m+ - 23.7%

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+3 #9 kenneth 2013-07-31 09:03

Wenger will not spend big money on any player,this is just a game for him,he now that we will not get Suarez for the money that Arsenal are villing to pay.So after he can go out to the fans and say we really did try but it was not possible just like all the years before,I am sorry but I don`t belive in Wenger any more

+1 #8 Daniel 2013-07-31 00:00

I think presence of money is one case and the desire of getting new world class player into the squad is another case.It is seen in every transfer season Wenger to hurt Asernal`fans.Ibeliev e that this season every fans believed to see Higuia in the new squard of Wenger but he did despite of alot of talks of needing Higuian,even this season idont expect anaything to suprise me from Wenger.

+3 #7 Lostfaithgooner 2013-07-24 14:10

I'm sorry but Wenger really thinks we are so deluded, he could have both a few extra players to come through these 'transitional' period and won us a cup or two. He is too stubborn to do anything about it and will refuse to even listen. I'm sorry Wenger time to step aside and let someone more hungrier step on, personally i prefer Klopp to come on to Arsenal as manager as he is perfect for the job.

+3 #6 kranich 2013-07-24 07:59

Arsene wenger thinks we are babies.he is going around suarez for real madrid to come him in the long run.this is very bad and not good for us.
By hook or crook we need a trophy at the emitrates this season

+3 #5 TC 2013-07-23 23:23

About £5.50 if we are lucky.

+4 #4 Billy 2013-07-23 18:37

Correct, all the players we have off loaded - squil, santos, arshavin, denilson etc were all on very high wages (for Arsenal) and as soon as we get rid of bendtner and chamakh (also on very high wages) we will have much more to throw around. We also made 31 million euros from the champions league. so the 70 million is purely for transfer fees. Could spend more than that, but I wouldn't get too excited.

Quoting Savage:

Quoting Dan:
How much of the reported 70 million will go on wages and what will go on transfers?

10/90, 20/80 or 30/70. For that reason I can't see how they could spend all the money on transfers. Even if we spend 50 million on 1-3 players we can have a decent stab at the premier league.

I think that's where getting rid of players like Arshavin was important - that's where the wages come from.

#3 Savage 2013-07-23 16:54

Quoting Dan:

How much of the reported 70 million will go on wages and what will go on transfers?

10/90, 20/80 or 30/70. For that reason I can't see how they could spend all the money on transfers. Even if we spend 50 million on 1-3 players we can have a decent stab at the premier league.

I think that's where getting rid of players like Arshavin was important - that's where the wages come from.

+4 #2 Previgo 2013-07-23 16:34

I thought we abducted the infamous pattern of late buys because of our financial stance then? Its sad to learn wenger still insists on that awkward pattern even now we are cash-spoilt.. Every coach talks about one or two players they are interested in(to appease the fans/put some smiles on their faces) but they dont give much details, that i understand, but wenger! Omg, he never talks about anything, he always denies transfer stories or players approach which actualy invokes the thought in my head(who are we actualy trying to sign for christ sake) i seriously think he loves it when the fans are angry, i dont know why but i think he enjoys it when we fans are frustrated by the lack of transfer activities.

+1 #1 Dan 2013-07-23 16:17

How much of the reported 70 million will go on wages and what will go on transfers?

10/90, 20/80 or 30/70. For that reason I can't see how they could spend all the money on transfers. Even if we spend 50 million on 1-3 players we can have a decent stab at the premier league.

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