Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is concerned that he does not have the finances to strengthen his team in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners defeated Liverpool 2-1 on Wednesday but still have a lot to do if they want to secure a top 6 result.
Arsenal is ninth, three points behind the sixth-placed wolves.
When asked if he would have money to strengthen Arsenal for next season, Arteta told Sky Sports, “I don’t know. It’s a big problem.”
He added: “You need it to build a squad. It’s not magic. You have to improve with qualified players in the squad and you need bigger squads to be able to compete in this competition. There is a challenge.”
Arsenal spent more than £ 135m last summer, breaking its transfer record to sign Nicholas Pepe for £ 72m, and catching Kieran Tierney for £ 25m, defender David Luiz, striker Gabriel Martinelli and defender William Saliba serving on Saint – returned. Loaned to Etienne.
Despite this effort, Arsenal battled for a top 4 challenge, and former boss Unai Emery was fired last November.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Liverpool and scored after just two shots on goal. While Arteta was satisfied with his players’ struggle, he said that the difference between the two teams is still significant.
“The gap between the two teams is huge today,” he added.
“We can’t improve it in two months, but accountability, the fight is the same now and I’m very proud of it. The rest will take some time.”
