Former Arsenal captain Robin van Persie says buying new players this summer should be avoided.
When asked if Arsenal must provide manager Mikel Arteta with huge funds, Van Persie was not sure.
"Yes and no," Van Persie said on BT Sport.
"I'm not a big believer of just spending big because everyone says so.
"I think he should, like he just mentioned in his interview, give credit to the players who did it.
"They did it, of course they are doing it together, but from the coach's point of view he should look at the players who are performing really well and don't just buy a big star in that position because everyone wants to see a big signing or whatever.
"The players that are doing well should stay and then if you can add one or two and then slowly start that process, yes I do agree.
"But not just spending just for the sake of it."
