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Arsenal's chief Raul Sanllehi 'tells staff not to expect big money signings' following coronavirus pandemic despite club facing up to life without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after shelving talks over new deal

Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi has told staff not to expect big money signings following the coronavirus crisis.

According to The Evening Standard, Sanllehi played down the prospect of big spending in a weekly video call with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and all non-playing employees.

The Spaniard is understood to have told staff that transfers are not considered a priority in the current financial climate with several Premier League clubs preparing to cut costs.

Arsenal's head of football Raul Sanllehi (left) told non-playing staff not to expect big spending
Transfers are not considered a priority due to the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis

Transfers are not considered a priority due to the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis

But they have faced up to the possibility of losing top goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

But the club have faced up to the possibility of losing leading goalscorer and captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after shelving talks over a new contract.