‘Arsenal’s transfer philosophy is a joke!’ – Ex-Gunners star slams loans for ‘ninth richest club’

Charlie Nicholas is baffled as to why a club with so much money is unable to do permanent deals or address their obvious deficiencies at the back

Arsenal have seen their transfer philosophy branded “an absolute joke”, with Charlie Nicholas questioning why the “ninth richest club” cannot do permanent deals or sign a decent defender.

Unai Emery revealed early in the January window that his business at Emirates Stadium over the winter would be restricted to short-term deals.

He has got one over the line, with Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez having linked up with the Gunners as part of a package which includes an option to buy in the summer.