Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has questioned the North London club’s transfer policy after the Gunners were beaten 4-3 at Liverpool on Sunday.
Despite the new season only starting, the Emirates Stadium side were without a host of key players and were forced to play youngsters Rob Holding and Calum Chambers at centre-half against a progressive Reds team.
Arsenal’s fans have been calling out for reinforcements this summer and have become disappointed with the lack of new faces as other around them strengthen.
As yet, Granit Xhaka is the only high-profile signing for the North London side, with the supporters calling out for a new central defender and striker.
Henry has questioned what is stopping Arsenal from spending and believes that the club are no longer among the elite when trying to attract recruits.
“The thing I don’t understand is, we’ve been told that Arsenal are wealthy, that we have money, that we can compete against anyone in the market,” the former Gunners striker told Sky Sports.
“But when the season starts, we can’t compete in the market. So which one is it? I just don’t understand.
“Next, is the money stupid? We all know the money is stupid but you have to pay. And finally does the player want to come to Arsenal?
“That’s something we all need to take into consideration. So are we still the first choice in England? I don’t think so.”
Arsenal are believed to be closing in on Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi but there is no news on the potential for a new striker to be added to the Gunners contingent.
