After struggling for money following their move to the Emirates, Arsenal have really started to splash the cash in recent years. Fabio Vieira has become the 11th player to join the Gunners in a deal worth over £30million, and if reports are to be believed Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha could be next in line to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad in big-money moves.
We’ve taken a closer look at Arsenal’s 10 signings to cost £30million+ to date. He wasn’t always brilliant during his first full season at the Emirates, but he’s ever-improving and shown some real quality.
One of the key reasons for Arsenal fans to be optimistic about the project Arteta is building at Arsenal, and worthy of wearing the Gunners’ No.8 shirt – following in the footsteps of some truly brilliant players. READ: Ranking every player to wear No.8 for Arsenal in the Premier League Deemed surplus to requirements by Barcelona, Sanchez was snapped up by Arsenal in 2014 and proved to be an absolute bargain.
The one-man swarm of wasps terrorised opposition defences and scored an incredible 80 goals in 166 appearances for the club, winning two FA Cups in the process.