Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists the club is targeting a major trophy despite the continued uncertainty over Robin van Persie.
Arsenal chief executive reveals 'exciting' transfer plans
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists the club is targeting a major trophy despite the continued uncertainty over Robin van Persie.
The Gunners endured a difficult start to the last campaign but finished strongly to seize third place and secure UEFA Champions League football for a 15th consecutive season.
Arsenal have already added Germany international Lukas Podolski to the ranks and expect more to follow so Gazidis is eyeing an improvement and a first trophy since 2005.
"We have to take a step further and win the Premier League or win the Champions League - that's what our goal is," Gazidis told the Chinese version of the club's
official website, according to
Arseblog.
"We added an important player in Podolski and we will have the return of Jack Wilshere this year, which will be a big boost for the team.
"We are also talking to people in this summer's transfer market, I think there will be something exciting for our fans to be happy about.
"We want to do business carefully. We don't have to add many players, but we have to be very selective. The players we add must bring something to the team.
"That's what Wenger is doing and he's done a good job over the year to identify special talent. I am sure he will do it again."
Patience
But fans remain concerned by the silence on Van Persie's contract situation.
The Dutchman has one year remaining on his deal and could be sold if no agreement can be reached over an extension.
Gazidis has called for patience and reiterated the club's stance that there will be no announcement until after Euro 2012.
He said: "As for Robin, we had a good discussion with him at the end of the season and we agreed that he will focus on the European Championships and we wouldn't say anything about the discussions.
"We ask for our fans to be patient while Robin participates in an important tournament."
