Wenger hoping creativity comes cheap

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is looking to bring in reinforcements in January but does not know if the money will be available.

Arsene Wenger is hoping to delve into the transfer market when it opens on Jan 1, if the funds are available.
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LONDON // The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is looking to bring in reinforcements in January but does not know if the money will be available. The Gunners scraped a 1-0 win against Portsmouth on Sunday to keep their faint title hopes alive. However, they trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 10 points and Wenger knows they have to do better in the new year ? a tough ask with long-term injuries ruling out Cesc Fabregas, Tomas Rosicky and Theo Walcott. "I want a creative midfielder," he told Canal+. "That is to say a second midfielder, because my team is right in terms of manpower and experience.

"I can't spend money I don't have. The [global financial] crisis is upon us and we feel it at the club." One player Arsenal have been linked with is Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin. However, Wenger refused to confirm he is chasing the Russia forward. "There's no point in giving me names," he added. *PA Sport