BREAKING NEWS: “£65M for Havertz and £38M for Merino, that’s utter nonsense. The best player that I signed during my time at Arsenal only cost £3.5M”- Arsenal Ex Boss Arsene Wenger reveals the best signing he made for Arsenal only cost £3.5 million and it’s not Thierry Henry

Arsène Wenger has expressed that the best signing he made during his time at Arsenal cost just £3.5 million, and it wasn’t Thierry Henry. Despite overseeing many significant transfers over his 22 years with the club, Wenger highlighted that the acquisition of Patrick Vieira stands out as his most important, as it was a move that earned him credibility with the fans. He recalled how, early in his tenure, critics questioned his decision-making, especially regarding Vieira, who had struggled at AC Milan before joining Arsenal. However, Vieira quickly made his mark, becoming a key player in the club’s success, winning three league titles and captaining the famous Invincibles.

Speaking on Mo Farah’s YouTube channel, Wenger emphasized that while there were many successful signings during his reign, Vieira’s arrival helped establish his authority, especially in the eyes of skeptics. He also mentioned other exceptional players like Robin van Persie and Cesc Fàbregas, who were often overlooked despite their immense contributions to the club.

In other news, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk responded quickly to Arsenal fans after their 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield, reminding them that the Gunners are closer to Liverpool’s level than they think, but placing blame on one party for the situation.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola sympathized with Mikel Arteta over a controversial penalty decision against Arsenal, calling it a harsh decision by referee Anthony Taylor. Lastly, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers took a swipe at both Mikel Arteta and Arsenal fans, dismissing their claims regarding his potential move to the club, given his past Premier League title win with Leicester in 2015. 

There was also a statement from the Football Association regarding a penalty awarded to Brighton against Arsenal for a foul on Joao Pedro, with Webb taking action against referee Taylor for what was considered a shocking decision.

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