Arsene's Intreview "I'll keep faith with squad in summe

Gunner4LiF3 · Post by **Gunner4LiF3** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:57 pm

ArsÃ¨ne Wenger will stick with his usual cautious spending pattern over the summer.

The Arsenal manager has slowly built up his current squad in recent seasons and, this term, he has been rewarded with a sustained title chase. The Frenchman has funds available to buy when the transfer window opens once more at the end of the current campaign but he will only spend within budget and, as ever, his priority is continuity.

"I will keep faith [with them] because we have worked hard for what we have now," said Wenger speaking before the weekend.

"I have said many times, the real target of a manager is to find the balance with what comes in and what goes out and build a team with these restrictions. It is to do well with the funds available.

"We have money because we made money and we made money because we made the right decisions. I believe a football team is not about buying and selling. It is about building, patience, working together and going through a growing process.

"Also it is enjoyable now to see the team coming slowly up and see how well they can do."

That said, Wenger IS prepared to spend big but, he argues, his decision to invest in youngsters a few years ago means that, so far, he has not had to.

"I would have to be completely convinced that it is right and not stupid for the future of the Club," he said.

"But I am in a position where I anticipated the years to come and I prepared for it. [So] I have never been in a situation where I needed to take a big gamble like that."

From arsenal.com

tony.macaveli · Post by **tony.macaveli** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:21 pm

Would be nice if he added a few proven quality players in the summer. They dont have to be superstars but some players to strengthen the squad so it can last the whole season challenging for the major tournaments. We looked so tired against Wigan, especially Hleb. I'm worried fatigue will cost us everything

Wayno · Post by **Wayno** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:24 pm

I fear for augie, this might just be too much for him to take

Magic Hat · Post by **Magic Hat** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:49 pm

I would be amazed if we didn't buy players, I'm sure he has faith with the squad he has and will have with youth players being promoted but if a player turns up who would add to the team, he will look to add

Gunner4LiF3 · Post by **Gunner4LiF3** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:58 pm

Magic Hat wrote:I would be amazed if we didn't buy players, I'm sure he has faith with the squad he has and will have with youth players being promoted but if a player turns up who would add to the team, he will look to add

i think if we dont win the league means we have to add to the squad, can we keep on waiting on all the youngsters to improve? I wana see 1 or 2 experienced players to replace the likes of giblerto and Eboue to come in.