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LONDON. — Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted his reluctance to make expensive signings is down to the fact he treats the club’s transfer budget as if it were his own money. The Gunners boss is known for being one of the most frugal negotiators in the business, leading to widespread criticism from the club’s fans for a lack of ambition.Although Wenger has changed his ways slightly in recent years, spending a little more to bring in established names such as Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Petr Cech, the club have been very quiet in the transfer market this summer.

And Wenger has confirmed for the first time that he does treat Arsenal’s money as if it was his own. Gunners manager Wenger has also confessed he is cautious about spending big because he is nervous about making mistakes in the transfer market. — The Mirror.