Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has been encouraged by the team’s progress under Mikel Arteta and is ready to provide financial backing in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners finished second in the Premier League this season, five points behind champions Manchester City. While there was disappointment at missing out on the title, Arsenal know their return to the Champions League will be a major help in attracting top tier players this summer.
West Ham captain Declan Rice is their number one transfer target and while he is keen on a move to north London, the Hammers’ £100million valuation could be problematic. Mirror Football understands that Bayern Munich are ready to go head-to-head with Arsenal for Rice – but the Gunners have the funds to compete.
