Arsenal's brutal transfer windows over the last 12 months have saved them over £100m that they can now spend on improving the squad.
The Gunners have let five first-team players leave the club on free transfers or loan-transfers since last summer and are now feeling the rewards for their emotionless decisions which set a key point in Edu's strategy straight. This number may well increase still with Hector Bellerin still expected to leave the club before September 1.
Although no funds have been raised, and in most of the cases there has been a massive loss on the transfer fee paid, Mikel Arteta is working with a group of players he not only trusts more, but also one that feels like is his. The Spaniard has had to mould the squad overtime and now has a chance to make the most of that feeling, and so far the returns have been good.
