Wenger: Arsenal must sell before buying again

Michael Graham

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal must slim down their squad before making any further additions in the transfer market.

Some of the north London club’s shortcomings, particularly defensively, were exposed as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday.

Gunners manager Wenger has not ruled out more signings before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, but his immediate priority is to move out unwanted players.

“I expect to sell players first,” the Frenchman said. “We have too many players. It is not manageable. Many clubs are in this situation – that is why the transfer market is quiet.

“We have 33 players at the moment. We have too many players.”