Arsene Wenger not ruling out new Luis Suarez bid

Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger continues to play mind games with Liverpool by claiming that he is not scared to spend money in the remaining few days of this summer’s transfer window.

When quizzed on whether the club will make new bids for Suarez or Rooney, Wenger said the media were “well informed”.

Liverpool have already rejected two bids from Arsenal over Suarez deal this summer, but that has not reduced Wenger’s interest in the Uruguayan.

According to ESPN, when asked on his targets at the press conference ahead of the Premier League opener against Aston Villa, Wenger replied: “I don’t want to come out on specific names as that would not be right, but the first request we have is do they have the quality to play for Arsenal Football Club.”

“We are not scared to spend money, but only on the right players. We would like two or three players, possibly more, but we will not compromise on the quality. I understand every frustration [of the fans]. What is important is the quality we put on the football pitch, but let’s not create a crisis from nothing.

“We played a good game last week [to beat Manchester City in Finland], so let’s try to take that on. The quality of the team that plays tomorrow [on Saturday] will not be linked about who we sign.”

The Frenchman stated that Arsenal would bring in at least two or three players before the September 2 transfer deadline, as he rubbished allegations of his reluctance to buy a marquee player.

“We are not afraid to spend money, but only on the right players and there is a shortage of top, top talent,” Wenger said.

“Ideally you would want it to be quicker, but to finalise a transfer you need the agreement of three parties and if you look at our main rivals as well, it is not easy. And if you look at our main rivals Chelsea and Manchester United, it is difficult to find players to strengthen squad.

“I don’t disagree that we are a bit light [in our squad] at the moment. There are 18 days to go and we are of course looking to strengthen our squad. I am optimistic [Arsenal will sign players], of course.”