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| Arsene Wenger has recently come under-fire for his transfer dealings |
FORMER Gunners striker John Hartson admits he “understands” why Arsene Wenger didn't buy a forward this summer.
Arsenal are the only Premier League side not to bring in an outfield player this summer – goalkeeper Petr Cech being their only purchase during transfer window.
The club had been repeatedly linked with Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema as well as Paris Saint-Germain star Edison Cavani, but no deal materalised before the window shut on Tuesday.
And Arsenal have made an unconvincing start to their season, and Wenger has since been criticised for his transfer dealings.
Fans were left outraged this week after the club announced striker Danny Welbeck will be unavailable – possibly until Christmas – after undergoing surgery on his troublesome left knee.
However, Hartson has defended the Emirates boss, telling talkSPORT: “Why would he just add numbers to give himself a problem and put players on the bench and pay them astronomical wages?
“I totally understand why Wenger has not bought. The Danny Welbeck situation is unfortunate now he has to go in for a knee operation.
“You look at Liverpool, and how much did they need Danny Ings? They signed him for a free, but what’s the point, Danny Ings has hardly kicked a ball for Liverpool.
“That’s not the way Wenger works. He protects the club’s money, he doesn’t just go out and buy bang-average players.
“If you’re going to get into his team, you’ve got to improve it and you’ve got to be better than what he’s got.
“We’ve all criticised Arsenal and would like to see them be a bit more active in the transfer market - he hasn’t been.
“He’s won two FA Cups on the bounce and they keep finishing in the top four.
“They’re not as strong as Man City or Chelsea, but Arsene Wenger keeps producing and keeps building teams.
“He’s not going to buy players just to add the group. You’ve got to bring in players that are going to enhance the team.”
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