Former Arsenal forward Ian Wright has accused the Gunners of panicking in the transfer market.
Arsenal are believed to be on the verge of losing star player Alexis Sanchez, with the Chilean international odds-on to complete a move to Manchester United.
It is understood that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will move in the opposite direction, although negotiations are still ongoing as both clubs look to come to an agreement.
The Gunners have also been linked with Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as head coach Arsene Wenger looks to replace Sanchez’s goals.
Wright, however, has questioned his former club’s current transfer market activity.
The 54-year-old also does not believe that Mkhitaryan, who has struggled in the Premier League, will be in the right frame of mind to ‘hit the ground running’ for a club that are currently struggling to stay in touch with the top four in the league.
Wright told Sky Sports:
“Everything that is happening is being forced on them through other people. Mkhitaryan is not a player Arsenal have been after – he’s a player that Arsenal have been handed.
“It’s the same with Aubameyang – a couple of years ago, he was on everyone’s radar but now he’s gone a bit cold. Then all of a sudden, he’s on Arsenal’s radar – it all feels panicky for me.
“Of course they are both quality players. But if you are losing Sanchez, you need players that will hit the ground running. I’m not sure about Mkhitaryan’s state of mind right now.”
Arsenal, who have not won any of their last five matches in all competitions, are next in Premier League action against Crystal Palace this weekend.
