Cesc: spend or get left behind

The midfield maestro is desperate for a trophy and believes Arsenal need to change their ways if they are to start winning trophies.

The Spanish international said ‘From 2007 I had already started saying “we’re not winning, but we’re playing well”. And then you realise that’s no use.

‘The coach is an intelligent person and the club value other things – that the team is always in the Champions League, bring through young players, economic stability.

‘I guess for the board that is important. Although I imagine there will be a moment when you have to take the plunge…either you win or you don’t.’

Arsenal faces another tug of war this summer, as it looks almost certain that Barcelona will launch another raid on the Arsenal captain.