Arsene Wenger’s 10 best signings as Arsenal manager with new £35m transfer Alexis Sanchez featuring

6. Robert Pires – Olympique Marseille, 2000, £6m

As Overmars left Wenger ensured they didn’t miss the Dutchman for too long and acquired Pires to replace him on the left flank.

The Frenchman didn’t rely on pace, but his trickery, ball control and technique ensured he was a formidable attacking presence during his six years in the English top tier.