Although this is no comparison to the world record breaking fee paid for Paul Pogba by Manchester United or the £50 million John Stones cost Man City, Pires believes Wenger’s policy has been smarter.
“He spent a lot of money,” Pires said to the Daily Mail.
“Not like Man United or Man City but he chose good players with good quality.
“Players like Xhaka or Mustafi can help this team. The team is very good, the quality is unbelievable. I believe in Arsenal this season.”
The team’s newest arrivals could make their respective Arsenal debuts against Southampton this weekend, while Xhaka has immediately cemented a place in Wenger’s XI.
Pires registered a total of 189 appearances for the Gunners from 2000 to 2006 and was a key part of the ‘Invincibles’ side which went undefeated in the Premier League during 2003-2004.
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