This archive report was first published on 12 May 2020.
Published on May 12, 2020, Arsene Wenger has shared his thoughts on the best mid-season signings during his tenure at Arsenal.
While many would expect Wenger to name Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined the club in January 2018, the Frenchman surprisingly chose Nwankwo Kanu as his top pick.
Kanu, a former Nigeria international, signed from Inter Milan for £4.15 million in February 1999 and went on to help Arsenal win two Premier League titles and two FA Cups.
When asked about his best January signing, Wenger told beIN Sports: “What a difficult question. Over 20 years… maybe Kanu. In the middle of the season, that had a big impact and was a huge player.”
Wenger also expressed his disapproval of the January transfer window, stating that clubs should start and finish the season with the same players.
“I think it is like a race in a marathon where you change the shoes half way,” Wenger added. “It is not right, when once you have started the season, you have to finish the season with the same players. Or you keep it open the whole season like it was when I arrived in England. They have chosen a rule that is not right.”
