If you had suggested this to us 18 months ago we would have pointed our fingers at you and laughed uncontrollably.
But it appears that, over the last couple of years, the old money clubs of Manchester United and Arsenal have finally been dragged, kicking and screaming into the realities of modern football.
They have realised that if they want to be successful and competitive in this league they have to spend the sorts of figures that Manchester City and Chelsea have been for years.
For so long £20-£30 million was the most at Manchester United and Arsenal would spend on the players they wanted to bring to their clubs. But Arsenal’s purchases over the last couple of years – Sanchez and Ozil in particular – represent a new reality.
And we don’t think Arsenal need to buy loads of players. One really stellar talent each year would soon turn them into champions. You just have to look at Alexis Sanchez this season to see that one worldy is better than five good players.
Arsenal are now among a host of clubs being linked to the inordinate talents of Paul Pogba. The 21 year old left England two years ago and has exploded into one of the very best midfielders on the planet. But Arsenal are going to have to up the ante again if they want to bring him to the club.
The Express reports:
Juventus to increase Pogba’s buy-out clause as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd ready bids
Recent reports expect the European heavyweights to make £77m bids for his services at the end of the season.
At this point we would normally say that Arsenal should be concentrating on buying defenders and anchormen.
But Pogba is so good that he would clearly improve the side. Let’s see him in action.
