Arsenal are ready to spend in the coming transfer window according to the boss Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman claimed that he will splash money on the right players next month, according to the Guardian.
Wenger said: “I’m not scared to spend money. If you go out with me one night, you will understand that.”
Daily Telegraph reported that the Gunners who have a £20million budget this window would be bringing a centre-back and a defensive midfielder.
The North London side are hoping to seal their first deal of a centre-back. Reports have linked the Gunners with Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings who is only 21-year-old and is expected to be like Calum Chambers.
Mings has made 31 appearance for side Ipswich since his debut.
West Ham United Winston Reid is also on Wenger’s radar as his contract expire at the end of the season. Virgil van Dijk of Celtic and Ron Vlaar of Aston Villa were also linked in the past few weeks.
Wenger is eyeing to bolster his squad in the coming month so that he can fight for silverware. They are currently on 7th spot in the Premier League and have to get atleast the fourth spot for the Champions League campaign next season. Also, FA Cup will from next month and Champions League knockout stages in the mid of February.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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