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Daily Mirror
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Dan Marsh

Arsene Wenger's influence on Arsenal transfers as old shortlist provides new target

Arsene Wenger may have stepped down from the helm at Arsenal back in 2018, but the Frenchman's influence is still keenly felt at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta, one of Wenger's former Arsenal captains, is the current occupier of the dugout that Wenger made his own during his legendary spell in north London - and the Spaniard has even managed to emulate some of the slick, classy football that become synonymous with Wenger and his iconic teams of the past in recent times.

But Wenger's influence at the club goes far beyond the pitch - and that's particularly evident this summer, as the Gunners have pursued a number of players that were first admired by their old boss.

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