Arsenal legend Ian Wright "jealous and frightened" of Tottenham's transfer business
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has admitted that he is “jealous and frightened” of the transfer business conducted by Tottenham this summer.
The £60m signing of Brazil international Richarlison from Everton has been the most eye-catching transfer of a busy summer transfer window so far for Spurs, who have seen four players join their first-team squad.
Holding midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined in a £26million from Brighton while experienced wide player Ivan Perisic has arrived following the expiration of his contract at Italian giants Inter, while Fraser Forster has joined as a backup goalkeeper after leaving Southampton. Midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has also joined the first-team squad for the first time after his loan spell at Metz ended.
It is unlikely that Spurs are going to stop there, with several more additions expected in Antonio Conte’s squad including a loan deal for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet. Spurs are hopeful of building on their top four finish last term and return to Champions League football.
Arsenal have been busy too; Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos have all been signed by the Gunners this summer to date in a transfer outlay nearing £90million, in the aftermath of Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missing out on a top four berth.
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Former Arsenal star and club legend Wright has now admitted that he is concerned by the business that has been carried out at Spurs, believing that they are capable of strengthening their grip on a Champions League spot in the Premier League.
Wright explained on the Wrighty's House podcast : "I feel Tottenham are going to cause