Wenger: I do like to spend money

Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2015 by Foxsports.com

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed suggestions he dislikes spending money following his side's 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday.

The Frenchman has come under fire in recent seasons for his lack of spending in the transfer market, particularly after the Gunners failed to sign a single outfield player during the off-season.

When quizzed about his spending tendencies, Wenger jokingly invited the reporter on a night out to prove that he does like to splash the cash.

"No, I don't agree with you," Wenger said in his post-match press conference at the Emirates Stadium.

"If I invite you [out] one night, you will see that I like to spend money. It's you, the press, that gave me that reputation. My friends don't think that."

Despite their win on Tuesday, the north Londoners are still three points behind Olympiacos, who they play in the final group game, in the Group F standings.

But Wenger still believes his team can qualify for the knockout stages and avoid dropping into the Europa League.

"Sometimes we went to Olympiacos already qualified," he added. "This time we go to Olympiacos having to qualify. It's tough but we have to believe we can do it and I believe we can do it."