Arsene Wenger, in particular, was keen to keep his club at the apex of the Premier League despite the struggles he faced, many of which did affect his pursuit of his top targets.
As such, the Frenchman was forced to seek out cheaper alternatives, or sell first before he could buy.
Just two years after the gut-wrenching sale of Robin van Persie to Manchester United, it was thought the Gunners might have secured their long-term solution in the stunning acquisition of the Red Devils’ exciting forward Danny Welbeck.
At just 23 years old and a mainstay in the England squad, there was plenty of reason to believe the hulking forward could uphold their front line for years to come.
Danny Welbeck's Worst Injuries at Arsenal
Matches Missed
15/16 Cartilage Damage
42
18/19 Ankle Injury
41
15/16 Knee Surgery
36
14/15 Patella Problems
18
17/18 Groin Strain
9
All stats via Transfermarkt
However, this particular deal was one which would turn sour quickly, with injuries rearing their ugly head at every given opportunity.
It was this string of ailments that plagued his whole career in north London, stunting the growth of one of England’s finest talents at the time. As such, an instantly promising deal turned into one of those aforementioned failures.
Why did Danny Welbeck fail at Arsenal?
Acquired in the summer of 2014, the now-Brighton and Hove Albion marksman had scored 29 times in 142 appearances for United, having made his way up through the academy.
Because of these varying wages whilst in north London, an additional £30.9m must be added to the initial £16m fee, making his total cost to Arsenal an astronomical £46.9m.
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