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