Arsenal veteran Gilberto is worried the club’s youngsters will quickly become disillusioned at Emirates Stadium unless Arsene Wenger signs some top players.
The Gunners have seen Mathieu Flamini jump ship to Milan during the close season, while Alexander Hleb’s agent confirmed on Saturday that the tricky Belarussian will also leave.
Reports in France claim Marseille’s Samir Nasri will join Arsenal on Monday, but with Real Madrid always hovering over Cesc Fabregas, Gilberto insists now is the time to remind players they are at a big club.
“I think Arsene needs to bring in some players to compete with the other big teams,” the Brazil international was quoted as saying in The Daily Star.
“They have many more players than us. It has been hard for us to fight the other teams because they are a lot stronger and more competitive.
“You have to keep reminding young players not to think they’ve done enough in their life and their career.
“I think one of the biggest jobs is to keep everyone happy and motivated at Arsenal. Although we played some good football, we didn’t win anything.”
Meanwhile, the 31-year-old has reiterated his desire to stay at the club, although he admits Arsene Wenger is still to reveal his hand.
“I have no idea exactly what is going to happen, but I want to stay at Arsenal as I have one more year left,” Gilberto stated.
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