Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has received £2billion in cash ahead of the Gunners' crucial transfer window.
Arsenal are said to have had a busy transfer window. After spending 248 days last season at the top of the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's men were pushed to the top by Manchester City.
But Arsenal are looking to heal their wounds and challenge for the title again next season.
The club have linked some of the most dangerous stars to long-term contracts, including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, as they have been linked with a string of high-profile transfers. Advertisement
Arsenal's priority target will be Declan Rice, although the England international could cost upwards of £100m, while the club are also said to be very interested in Moises Caicedo and Joao Cancelo, both of whom are linked. supposedly asking for a hefty transfer fee.
However, Arsenal's chances of hitting their priority targets may have been boosted by boss Kroenke's soaring wealth.
Kroenke's cash flow could help Arsenal
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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Kroenke's net worth has grown from £10.5 billion to £12.5 billion.
Indeed, to some extent, the Gunners' Champions League spot may have contributed to the Americans' £2 billion cash flow.
Indeed, Arsenal spent £172m on eight players during the summer and winter transfer windows. And according to Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar, Kroenkes is ready to support his transfer plans and take the club to 'another level' this summer.
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"There's still a lot of work to be done. We see our squad still has room for improvement," said Edu, via the Evening Standard. We're also excited to start next season because we know where we are.
“We probably know what we need to go to another level. We get a lot of support from the board to do what we intend to do.
"And then let's face the summer and see how we end this to improve our team."
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