Kos, Mert and Gabriel are all out for various reasons. Holden has literally just joined the club. We have to play someone in that position for training to partner Chambers.
You're getting carried away by the media hype.
BTW I'm not defending Wenger or the board here. They are definitely making a mess of transfers this summer, as they have done in previous summers. I just don't think this specific thing is something to read too much into.