Signed from Crystal Palace in 1991 for a then club record fee of # 2.5 m, Wrighty didn't take long to endear himself to the fans, scoring on his debut in a League Cup tie against Leicester City. (justarsenal.com)
Former manager David Moyes brought in Mata in January, investing a then club record fee of # 37m, but it may be fair state that the Spanish international is yet to deliver on his very obvious ability. (caughtoffside.com)
They splashed out a new club record fee on the signing of Ricky Van Wolfswinkel from Sporting Lisbon. (caughtoffside.com)