Wenger could need ‘gift from Jesus’

ARSENE WENGER admitted he could need a “present from Jesus” to make any significant new signings after Christmas.

Wenger revealed that he cannot make any plans to strengthen his squad in the January transfer market as the club are still attempting to amass the financing for their new stadium.

However, he played down the idea of a possible swoop for unsettled Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert, conceding he could not afford the Dutchman’s reported £100,000 a week wages in any case.