Arsenal’s transfer strategy under Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar has helped build a top-quality young squad, and there is no panic in the transfer market. This was far from the case in Arsene Wenger’s final few years in charge. There was chaos at boardroom level, and a limited budget in the transfer market, which meant that his best players would often depart to join rival clubs. In the summer of 2013, Arsenal fans were fuming. By August, Yaya Sanogo on a free transfer was the only deal the club had completed, and there was little sign of any movement in the market. Arsenal fans were given a tast…
