Though Arsene Wenger splashed the cash late on in the market to bring in (reasonably) proven players at long last, the Frenchman hasn't got the greatest track record in terms of buying players. 

Granted, plucking the likes of Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira from relative obscurity will always go down as some of the best moves in Premier League history, but Le Prof has undoubtedly stalled in recent years.

While the 66-year-old is often lamented for his dormancy on the marketplace, some of the Gunners propping up the bar in the Tavern have been joking they'd rather he didn't bother at times!

The club are quite clearly one of the most cosmopolitan on the continent, in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, though have had a raft of dreadful transfer duds.

In recent years, it seems like supporters of most clubs have liked to take a cheeky swipe at Arsenal's transfer dealings.

However, here's a list a list for the die-hards.

Igors Stepanovs

Igors Stepanovs is probably the worst defender to ever play for Arsenal.

The Latvian was signed after an injury to Tony Adams and couldn't have contrasted the Highbury legend any more.

Just 17 appearances in four years at the club, and while they won an awful lot during his time, he played very little part.

Kaba Diawara

The Emirates faithful these days may be pretty quick to lament Olivier Giroud, though Gunners of a certain age will be thankful he isn't anywhere near as bad as Kaba Diawara.

Arriving in 1999, the former Guinea international failed to find the back of the net in any of his 15 games for the North London giants.

Shipped out soon after he joined, he scored just 65 goals over the course of an 18-year career.

Pal Lydersen

Norwegian defender Pal Lydersen was purchased back in 1991 as a backup to the likes of Lee Dixon.

Now, the fact he never made his way into that backline is both a testament to just how good they were and just how bad he was.

Playing just 16 games across his two years in North London, he was thrown back out to the continent.

Glenn Helder

Dennis Bergkamp and Robin van Persie are just two of the classy Dutchmen who have appeared for the Gunners over the years.

However, sadly for them, it also includes Glenn Helder.

Played 39 games in two years, notching just once, and saw his place taken by majestic compatriot Marc Overmars.