Arsenal reportedly paid an eye-watering total of £24million for David Luiz's services this season. The astonishing sum includes £6million in agent fees alongside the £8million the Gunners paid Chelsea for the Brazilian and his £10million-per-year salary.
Though Arsenal were praised last summer for signing the Champions League winner and bringing proven quality and experience to their defence, the transfer is being increasingly scrutinised.
Luiz, 33, has one year remaining on his deal and the Gunners could lose him during the transfer window to former club Benfica.
But the north London club's recruitment strategy has been called into question by their seemingly exorbitant outlay, reported by The Athletic, to bring him to the Emirates
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