Arsenal cannot compete financially with rival clubs - CEO


Britain Soccer Football - Arsenal v Aston Villa - Barclays Premier League - Emirates Stadium - 15/5/16 General view outside the stadium before the game Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley

(Reuters) - Arsenal do not have the financial strength to "outgun" Premier League rivals in the transfer market and have to be careful in signing new players, according to the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis.

Arsenal finished a distant second to champions Leicester City last season and fans have vented frustration at the lack of big-money signings.

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