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Arteta told to snap up free agents Fraser & Willian as Campbell looks for Arsenal to do cheap deals

Mikel Arteta should be looking to snap up Ryan Fraser and Willian as free agents when the 2019-20 campaign comes to a close, says Kevin Campbell, with funds set to be in short supply for Arsenal.

Purse strings in north London were loosened last summer, with a club-record deal for Nicolas Pepe forming part of an elaborate spend by Unai Emery.

Little value was found in those deals and the Gunners are considered to be in need of further reinforcements.

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The coronavirus pandemic is likely to impact those plans, with clubs around the world having to keep a close eye on their finances following a period of enforced lockdown.