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Really? Arsenal chief Gazidis says 'Leicester transfer model the one for us'

Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis insists their transfer market plans are on track.

Gazidis has hinted that the Gunners will adopt Leicester's approach and will avoid spending big money on players.

“We're making progress in what is a fiercely competitive world, against competitors that have the capability to spend far more money than we do," Gazidis told ESPN.

“We're doing it by being very, very disciplined; spending money where we believe it makes a difference, but also giving young players a chance and believing in ourselves and our values.

"Leicester identified players from the French second division, so maybe there's talent that we've been overlooking.

"They did their talent identification [well], they had great unity within the group, as well as quality.

"It wasn't built on money. It was built on the great fitness work they did. It was built on all of these other elements.

“I think that's going to be a continuing trend within the Premier League."

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