‘If we get a few more players we can challenge for the title’ – Jack Wilshere calls on Arsene Wenger to spend to end Arsenal’s trophy drought

This summer’s transfer window has been a busy one for several of England’s top clubs, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City all splashing out over £40 million on strengthening their squads for the new season.

Meanwhile, the only high-profile arrival at the Emirates Stadium this summer has been the Ivorian striker Gervinho from French champions Lille, and Wilshere believes more investment is needed if the Gunners are to compete with the best in the land.

“We are not a spending club but we still managed to stay up there with the top teams,” the 19-year-old told the Daily Mail. “And we have to win things this year.

“Maybe if we had a few more faces we could really push on. If we get a few more players we can really challenge for the title.

“Around March and April we have to stay really strong. We are confident we can be up and around it then so we have to remain strong at that crucial time.”