The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust (AST), has demanded for the club to carry out a full review of its transfer policy.
Gooners were left frustrated, after manager Arsene Wenger only signed Petr Cech this summer for £11 million and became the only side in Europe’s top five leagues not to recruit an outfield player.
Despite being linked with big names like Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani, Arsenal failed to recruit a new striker this summer or even a defensive midfielder that was hoped for.
“Arsenal are in a strong financial position and it is of course disappointing that [the] transfer window has closed with just the signing of Petr Cech,” the AST said in a statement posted on its Twitter account.
“Arsenal have built a strong squad and just one or two more good additions would have strengthened the chances of winning a first title in 11 years.
“No one wants Arsenal to buy players just for the sake of it, but we do want to see the money being invested to make the club stronger.
“This isn’t an issue that affects just one transfer window and seems to indicate a wider structural issue. We urge the board to now open a full review into its arrangements for scouting and purchasing players.
“A review of this type is a good governance practice and can only help Arsenal to become a stronger club. The AST will be raising this with the Arsenal board.”
Wenger bought Mesut Ozil for £42.5m in 2013, while Alexis Sanchez was signed from Barcelona in 2014 for £35m.
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