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Wenger urged by Hartson to spend big on stars like Lukaku and Van Dijk

The former Gunners striker has called on the under-fire Frenchman to prove he is deserving of an extended stay by spending big in the summer window

Arsene Wenger should splash the cash on star turns such as Romelu Lukaku and Virgil van Dijk to appease Arsenal fans, says John Hartson.

The Gunners are expected to be active in the summer transfer market after slipping out of the Premier League’s top four.

They will not have Champions League football to use as a bargaining chip but remain an attractive proposition to players around the world.

Wenger has, however, been urged to break from tradition and loosen the purse strings by bidding for talent that can really make a difference at Emirates Stadium.