Arsenal enjoyed a “very good window” over the summer, says Jeremie Aliadiere, with business that saw Thomas Partey snapped up as Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torriera departed considered to be proof that value can be found.
The Gunners do not boast the funds possessed by a number of Premier League and European rivals.
That means they have to get creative at times when it comes to recruitment, with movement out of north London allowing the arrivals lounge to see some action.
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Mikel Arteta oversaw that balancing act prior to the last deadline, with Arsenal completing some shrewd deals.