Denis Suarez is being backed to “make a difference in respect of creativity” for Arsenal, with Ian Wright welcoming a deadline day addition from Barcelona as Mesut Ozil remains out of favour.
The Gunners were never expected to be busy in the January transfer window, with Unai Emery revealing that he had no funds to spend.
In the end, just one deal was done as Suarez was taken from Camp Nou on a deal which includes an option for a permanent move to be made in the summer.
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Wright believes the 25-year-old midfielder will prove to be a shrewd addition as he has worked with Emery before and adds to Arsenal’s attacking threat as they seek inspiration from deep.