Arsenal have signed Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares for the said amount. All new recruits are 23 years or younger, giving a clear indication that they are trying to build a team for the future.
However, such a strategy has not been considered smart by Merson, who said on Sky Sports News:
His opinion might have come on the back of the idea that the Gunners are in dire need of leaders on the pitch and players who can help them win them silverware this season. A younger team are likely to take much longer to deliver success, if at all.
Arsenal have started the new Premier League season with three defeats in three matches. Club football is currently on an international break and Merson feels the north London giants will have to turn things around quickly after the restart. He added:
Merson went on to add that Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta will be under immense scrutiny going forward:
Arsenal will not qualify for Europe: Paul Merson
The former Arsenal star predicts a lowly 10th place finish for the Gunners in the Premier League this season. He explained:
Taking a final swipe at Edu and co., Merson said Arsenal’s transfer strategy has left him bewildered:
The Gunners have been the highest spenders in England this season but are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, having so far failed to open their account.
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