Arsene Wenger Misses the Mark When Buying Experienced Players

Arsenal's summer transfer is going into peril. Judging from last season's struggles it has been evident that Arsenal needed to sign defensive players. But this has not been the case, instead Arsene Wenger signed three "great" players for the future of the club.

No one can argue that the future of Arsenal is bright indeed, but we have said this before. The players at the club need to have the same commitment to the team of the Invincibles. Those players were committed and would fight to the end for that Arsenal shirt.

Flamini, Diarra, Adebayor, Clichy and Nasri are a small amount of players who lacked commitment to the club and left just as they were hitting their prime. Had they all been kept together and in addition to this season's signing and the possibility of capturing Mata to replace Fabregas, there is no doubt that this team would be feared by all kinds of opposition.

But Mata conceded that he rejected Arsenal because he wanted to win the league. That tells you its own story. There are not enough players at Arsenal to really capture world class signings at the club.

Anyone who comes in now knows he has to work his socks off at the Emirates, whereas signing for a team like Manchester City or Chelsea eases the pressure on individual performances.

I heard many pundits and other journalists constantly bemoan Arsene Wenger with his lack of signing a ready-made player. But if we look back, I don't think I can remember the boss making such a signing that is successful.

Sure Mr. Wenger is a master at nurturing young players into world class players, and getting the best out of his young squad. However his record when it comes to experienced players is not that good.

Think back at who was the last experienced player Mr. Wenger brought in.

Squillaci. The Frenchman has been an instant flop and is too slow for the Premier League.

Andrei Arshavin. The Russian was player of the tournament at the Euros and instantly caught the eye. But Arshavin performing consistently is easier said than done. The form he showed when he first signed for the Gunners, where he ran rampant against Liverpool, has never been seen again.

Julio Baptista. A hit in Spain for Sevilla. A slow turtle for Arsenal.

Jose Antonio Reyes. A hit in Spain for Sevilla and did OK for Arsenal until he felt the true British winter.

In recent times, buying an experienced player for Arsenal has been a struggle. With the market's door closing in a matter of days, Wenger should play it safe and buy experienced players with Premier League pedigree.

Gary Cahill or Samba and Scott Dann. Arsenal are begging for another warrior to partner Vermaelen. One of these could ease a lot of pressure on the back four and on those youngsters.

Scott Parker on loan. The player knows the league inside out. He is a top performer and works hard for the team. He plays for the shirt and would be a role model for both Ramsey and Wilshere.

Tim Cahill. A surprise one, this one, but the Australian is the perfect mould of an attacking player. He gets you goals from midfield and creates a bunch. Would be a bargain.

The big money can be spent on a marquee signing—someone like Gourcouff or Ribery.

But with seven days to go, it is difficult to see where Arsenal are going to find world class players to join a depleted side.