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Monday 23 January 2012 08:58, UK
Image:Arsene Wenger: Not planning to spend any money before the close of the transfer window
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he will not rush into the transfer market to bolster his squad.
Gunners boss in no rush to spend money
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he will not rush into the transfer market to bolster his squad.
Fans were calling for Wenger to make a foray into the transfer market to bring in some new faces during Sunday's defeat to Manchester United.
Wenger is short of options in defence with Thomas Vermaelen and Johan Djourou both forced to play out of position at full-back against United with Bacary Sagna, Kieran Gibbs and Andre Santos all sidelined.
Wenger has had no fit recognised full-backs since before Christmas, but the Frenchman refuses to enter the market and is prepared to wait for his injured players to return to fitness.
Asked whether he agreed with the view that Arsenal must spend to improve, Wenger replied "I don't. Spending money is not the target. It never has been in life.
"We need our players back. We missed 10 players. When you see what we created in the second half, it's important for us to get the players back."
