Paul Merson blasts Arsenal’s lazy transfer business

Edu has come under scrutiny over four main errors in the transfer market.

Paul Merson hits out at Arsenal’s lazy approach to the transfer market and lists four crucial errors in the recent windows.

He told Sky Sports: “It’s worrying at Arsenal. You’re still thinking: ‘Where are they going?’ Edu has come in, and the recruitment has been lazy, if I’m being honest.

“It’s been: ‘Oh, we’ll take Willian on a free… we’ll take David Luiz for cheap.’ I remember years ago in football, managers were judged on signings.

“Sometimes I think Arteta is left behind, and I’m not sure how much of a say he has got in all of this.

“Why would you let Joe Willock go [to Newcastle]? I’m not saying he’s the answer, but he’s come through the club and is going for £25m, that sort of money isn’t going to change Arsenal.

“It’s not like a Harry Kane or Jack Grealish sale where you get £100m and can rebuild the team.

“But Arsenal are prepared to pay Willian big money. Where is the future in that? It’s quick fixes. Surely Willock is a future player and for the present, and can be involved in the plan.”

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