Arsenal will ‘spend big’, vows Wenger

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal are ready to “spend big” again — but will continue to look to build the core of the team from within.

Wenger insists Arsenal are in the market to bolster their squad during the January transfer window, but will only do so if they can find the right quality of player.

The Gunners have been linked with a string of players across Europe, with Lyon playmaker Yoann Gourcuff and West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame the latest reported to be on Wenger’s radar, while a new contract for Theo Walcott is expected to be pushed through shortly.