“We are not scared to spend money” – Wenger hints at new bids for Suarez, Rooney

Arsene Wenger has given subtle hints, that he might return with an improved offer for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, while he might also consider submitting an opening bid for Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney.

The Frenchman was speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa. When he was asked about the two players and the planned bids, he affirmed that the media were “well informed”, but refused to be drawn on names.

“I don’t want to come out on specific names as that would not be right, but the first request we have is do they have the quality to play for Arsenal Football Club,” Wenger said.

“We are not scared to spend money, but only on the right players. We would like two or three players, possibly more, but we will not compromise on the quality. I understand every frustration [of the fans]. What is important is the quality we put on the football pitch, but let’s not create a crisis from nothing.

“We played a good game last week [to beat Manchester City in Finland], so let’s try to take that on. The quality of the team that plays tomorrow [on Saturday] will not be linked about who we sign.”

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