Arsenal can only sign players on loan in the January 2019 winter window, says manager Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has made a rather stunning revelation after informing journalists at a press conference held earlier today the Gunners could “only do” loan signings in the ongoing winter transfer window, and would not be in a position to sign any players permanently by paying a transfer fee.

It does sound bizarre for a fan- Arsenal are easily one of the biggest clubs in the world (6th according to Deloitte’s Money League table), are based in London, and are worth over £2bn, but can’t afford to pay a transfer fee for new signings.

In fact Mundo Deportivo in Spain report that one of the key disagreements between Barca and Arsenal over Denis Suarez is because of this stance- Arsenal want a free loan with no purchase clause (or an optional one), while the Catalan giants want a loan fee and a mandatory purchase clause.

Denis Suarez is reportedly valued at around £20m. To put that figure into context, Bournemouth, whom no one would consider as Arsenal’s peers, have just spent £19m in acquiring Dominic Solanke from Liverpool. It’s hard to stomach for ordinary Arsenal fans, and the anger against their owners might just increase after this latest revelation.

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GIF Video Anders Dreyer goal vs Arsenal U23 2019 | Beautiful solo goal for Brighton

This Anders Dreyer goal vs Arsenal U23 (GIF VIDEO BELOW) was a spectacular solo strike from the Brighton player in his side’s 2-2 draw against the young Gunners. Dreyer scored two goals as the game ended in a 2-2 draw, but this was perhaps the goal of the evening, a wonderful individual goal that saw him beat several Arsenal defenders

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