Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has slammed the club's transfer recruitment as 'lazy' - but admits boss Mikel Arteta isn't to blame. Arteta has come under fire after Arsenal's 2-0 defeat against Brentford last Friday in their Premier League opener. The Londoners have already splashed out over £70m this summer - the majority on Brighton defender Ben White, who arrived for a mammoth £50m fee. Arteta has also snapped up young stars Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares, with deals for Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard on the brink of completion. But the Gunners still look in need of major reinforcements after flopping against the Bees. Former Arsenal man Paul Merson has slammed the clubs...
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