Pressure always there to sign a star, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the pressure is on for him sign the next Lionel Messi rather than another promising player in the January transfer window.

The Gunners have been linked with a £10 million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez, while Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old England international Wilfried Zaha and Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby are others allegedly on Wenger’s radar.

However, as he looks to bring in players who can make an instant impact, Wenger knows Arsenal fans’ patience is wearing thin when it comes to keeping faith in potential to deliver.