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Arsene Wenger insists it is 'imperative' for Arsenal to turn over £15m profit each season
The Gunners boss admits that his transfer plans are dictated by a need for the club, who recently sold Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, to remain financially stable
7 Feb 2012 11:54:00
By David Lynch
Arsen Wenger - Arsenal
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has emphasised the importance of turning a profit in his role as manager.
The Gunners boss sold Cesc Fabergas and Samir Nasri last year, bringing a sum of around £60 million into the club, and is famously frugal in selecting incoming players.
It is believed that the Frenchman had a kitty of £35m to spend in last month’s transfer window but chose not to add to his squad, despite a struggle for consistency this term.
And he has now insisted that ensuring Arsenal remain financially healthy is part of his role as manager.
He told Belgian publication DH: “You should know that each season, it is imperative to show a profit of between £15 [million] and £20 million pounds.
"I would add that the purpose of a coach is to always buy at a price he sees fit."
The Gunners' biggest recent outlay came in the shape of the £10m purchase of youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wenger's emphasis on youth has drawn criticism.
They currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League, three points shy of fourth-placed Chelsea.
The Gunners boss sold Cesc Fabergas and Samir Nasri last year, bringing a sum of around £60 million into the club, and is famously frugal in selecting incoming players.
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It is believed that the Frenchman had a kitty of £35m to spend in last month’s transfer window but chose not to add to his squad, despite a struggle for consistency this term.
And he has now insisted that ensuring Arsenal remain financially healthy is part of his role as manager.
He told Belgian publication DH: “You should know that each season, it is imperative to show a profit of between £15 [million] and £20 million pounds.
"I would add that the purpose of a coach is to always buy at a price he sees fit."
The Gunners' biggest recent outlay came in the shape of the £10m purchase of youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wenger's emphasis on youth has drawn criticism.
They currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League, three points shy of fourth-placed Chelsea.
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It's now 5-0 to Netherlands. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has just come on for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who scored two goals. A bit of debate on who will start between those two at the Euros, it's an interesting one.
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The general consensus, then, is that Danny Welbeck should be starting up front against France with Ashley Young supporting him. How about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain? Did he do enough to earn a starting role at Euro 2012?
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So, that game gave a few players a chance to impress for England. Who did/didn't? Will Welbeck start against France? Or Carroll? Or Defoe?!
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We're still getting plenty of Hazard chat on Twitter. A few are now saying that he's not worth the hype, others saying he was brilliant(!?) and others (which I agree with), saying he created much of his own hype. What do you think? Get involved!
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