The Arsenal manager believes the summer window was
problematic for the top clubs who had little guarantee that a potential
signing would make their squad stronger
Arsene Wenger has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Anthony Martial and believes there was a lack of high-quality players available in the summer transfer market.
Martial became the world’s most expensive teenager after joining United from Monaco on deadline day in a deal that could eventually be worth up to €80 million (£59m).
The 19-year-old forward has made only 52 appearances in Ligue 1 since making his debut for Lyon in 2013 and the Arsenal manager, whose only major summer signing was Petr Cech, suggested United’s hand has been forced because of the limited options available.
“I’ve heard Martial scored 11 goals in the French championship - that sums it all up well,” Wenger told beIN Sports.
“That means it’s not the money that’s missing at the moment, it’s not the desire of investment that’s missing, it’s the number of players available who can strengthen the big clubs.
“So am I happy with the investment I make? Yes. Every time, I bought [Alexis] Sanchez, I bought [Mesut] Ozil, I bought Cech, I bought Gabriel last year, [Mathieu] Debuchy - when you find the players you invest the money.
Martial became the world’s most expensive teenager after joining United from Monaco on deadline day in a deal that could eventually be worth up to €80 million (£59m).
The 19-year-old forward has made only 52 appearances in Ligue 1 since making his debut for Lyon in 2013 and the Arsenal manager, whose only major summer signing was Petr Cech, suggested United’s hand has been forced because of the limited options available.
“I’ve heard Martial scored 11 goals in the French championship - that sums it all up well,” Wenger told beIN Sports.
“That means it’s not the money that’s missing at the moment, it’s not the desire of investment that’s missing, it’s the number of players available who can strengthen the big clubs.
“So am I happy with the investment I make? Yes. Every time, I bought [Alexis] Sanchez, I bought [Mesut] Ozil, I bought Cech, I bought Gabriel last year, [Mathieu] Debuchy - when you find the players you invest the money.
Wenger: Man Utd's 'huge' Martial move sums up lack of quality in transfer market
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