Arsene Wenger is famous for signing unheralded talent from around the world. Here are 18 of his finest purchases.
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Today marks the 18th anniversary of Arsene Wenger taking charge at Arsenal. His transfer policy has been a major talking point ever since, for better and for worse. Over almost two decades, Wenger has made some memorable moves in the transfer market.
18. Alexis Sanchez?– A £35m signing from Barcelona, the skilful Chilean is a rare Wenger purchase – a player who is the finished article rather than a project to be developed. The jury is still out on whether he will repay the hefty fee.