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Arsenal's transfer policy will remain the same until Arsene Wenger leaves, according to super-agent Jon Smith

Arsenal is centred around Arsene Wenger and the club's transfer policy will remain the same until he leaves, according to one of the most experienced agents in football.

Jon Smith, who with his brother Phil built the country's first major sporting agency, once looked after more than 400 clients at one time.

In his new book, called The Deal: Inside the World of a Super-Agent, Smith lifts the lid on one of football's hidden practices.

Arsene Wenger has been in charge of Arsenal since 1996 and does things his own way
Arsene Wenger has been in charge of Arsenal since 1996 and does things his own way
Jon Smith (far right, above) managed over 400 players at one time as a football agent
Jon Smith (far right, above) managed over 400 players at one time as a football agent

In an extract in the Evening Standard, he references specifically Arsenal's way of thinking when it comes to strengthening the first-team.