Why Arsenal needs to spend money

For The Record-Arsenal needs to spend money in this transfer window. In the past couple years, Arsenal has moved from having a veteran presence to developing young talent. This has cut the cost of having to acquire players that has burdened the other top football clubs in the world. However, this year, Arsenal has struggled greatly, both due to inexperience and lack of leadership. As of now, they are fifth in the Premiership.

For Arsene Wenger and the Gunners to turn the ship around, they will need to spend in this transfer window. They are without Captain/passing maestro, Cesc Fabregas, for an extended period of time, and their other play maker, Theo Walcott, is out until mid-February. They cannot afford for the gap between them and the top four continue to grow in this time as it is uncertain how strong these players will be when they come back.

Financial times are tough, but it could be tougher in the future. Arsenal currently sit outside the top four, which means that were the season to end today, they would not qualify for Champions League. The Champions League brings in a great deal of revenue as well as prestige to football clubs. Without spending now, it is most likely that Arsenal will not qualify for the Champions League.

While the needs of this club are much indeed, the acquisition of two or three players could make the difference, and the acquisition of four or five players could propel them back in contention. There are a lot of questions to be answered about England's most talked about club; it is up to Arsene Wenger to answer them.