The Gunners, who signed Petr Cech from Chelsea in a deal worth around £10 million in June, were the only Premier League club not to sign an outfield player in the summer after a protracted pursuit of Karim Benzema came to nothing.
The failure to acquire the Real Madrid striker capped a frustrating window for Gunners fans, and the fan group is set to outline its concerns over the club’s recruitment policy in the coming days.
"Arsenal are in a very strong financial position and it is of course disappointing that the transfer window has closed with just the signing of Petr Cech,” a statement read.
"Arsenal have built a strong squad and just one or two more good additions would have strengthened the chances of winning a first title in 11 years.
"No one wants Arsenal to buy players just for the sake of it, but we do want to see the money being invested to make the club stronger.
"This isn’t an issue that affects just one transfer window and seems to indicate a wider structural issue. In recent years Arsenal have overhauled both their Academy and their medical set-up.
"We urge the board to now open a full review into its arrangements for scouting and purchasing players. A review of this type is a good governance practice and can only help Arsenal to become a stronger club.
"The AST will be raising this with the Arsenal board."
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