Top 5 Arsenal bargain purchases from the Wenger Era

1. Robin Van Persie (£4.05 Million):

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Robin Van Persie was one of the most lethal strikers in world football. Like most Wenger signings, he was bought from Feyenoord on the cheap for £4.05 Million and was sold at a great profit, albeit not under ideal circumstances.

RVP signed in 2004 and was predominantly known to play on the left of midfield. Wenger had other ideas and decided to eventually blood him up top, a decision validated by his outstanding scoring record for Arsenal. When he left Arsenal he had 132 goals in 278 games at almost a goal every other game.

Not only was he a great scorer of goals, but also a scorer of great goals. He scored some absolute belters, usually beautiful volleys, that won him many plaudits. He was appointed club captain in his last season and proceeded to win the Golden Boot with a fantastic tally of 30 goals.

His transfer to Manchester United, like others on this list, may have left a sour taste in the mouth of Gunners, but he remains one of the best signings of the Wenger Era.