Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger plans to spend £20 million on a new
striker and a new defender this summer.
The Mail on Sunday says Wenger is being backed in his
desire to improve the squad by the club’s renegade shareholder
Alisher Usmanov.
Wenger is deliberating over several targets but his priorities
are an experienced defender and a young forward to replace Emmanuel
Adebayor, who the club are willing to sell to AC Milan.
He is unlikely to strengthen his midfield, even though senior
players want him to sign an experienced partner for Cesc
Fabregas.
Liverpool’s Xabi Alonso would top the list if any midfielders
were recruited, but the defence is seen as more important.