(Reuters) - Arsene Wenger's decision to smash Arsenal's transfer record with a marquee signing brought praise from his threadbare squad and finally signals an end to the austerity years that have resulted in eight trophyless seasons.
The capture of German playmaker Mesut Ozil, signed for 42.5 million pounds ($66.15 million) from Real Madrid on the final day of the transfer window on Monday, was the biggest fee paid by an English Premier League side in the close season.
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