Robin van Persie has expressed his desire to leave Arsenal. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Freddie Ljungberg called on the Gunners to invest in the squad and build a team around Robin van Persie

Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg believes that the Gunners need to spend money to win the league.

The north Londoners are worried about losing Robin van Persie, whose contract expires next summer and the Swede believes that Arsene Wenger must build his side around the Dutchman.

“I think that Arsenal maybe have to open their wallet a little bit and buy maybe two or three top, top players,” Ljungberg said.

“I think that will win Robin over on whether he will stay or not and as a fan, I hope that’s what he is going to do, because I want to see Arsenal lift trophies again.”