Gunners boss cautious of jeopardising youngsters' chances Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is wary of spending the transfer money he has at his disposal. Wenger has been linked with big-money moves for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry and Liverpool's Xabi Alonso following the recent departures of Gilberto Silva and Alexander Hleb. The Frenchman has already brought in Aaron Ramsey and Samir Nasri, but is cautious over limiting the chances of the current youngsters at the club by recruiting experience. He told the club's official website: "Of course I am in a position where I can spend the money. Wage structure "But every time we have done such a great job with the young players that you are concerned 'do we kill a young player or not by bringing another player in?' "It is a very sensitive subject which is not specially linked with...
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