Arsenal completed a $324 million summer spending spree following strategic meetings between ownership and executives aimed at finally delivering silverware. The Kroenkes authorized marquee signings including Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze after consecutive second-place Premier League finishes.
The Athletic reported that Josh Kroenke and executive leadership held annual planning meetings in Denver during international breaks. These sessions focused on identifying what was needed to push Mikel Arteta\'s squad over the line for major trophies.
The transfer window included Gyokeres from Sporting CP for $71 million, Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for $72 million, and Eze from Crystal Palace for $88 million. Josh Kroenke traveled to London to personally oversee the Eze signing at the club\'s training facility.
Since Kroenke Sports Entertainment\'s complete takeover in 2018, Arsenal have spent over $1.8 billion in transfers. The owners have injected $426 million into the club via shareholder loans during this period.
The Kroenkes do not directly negotiate transfers but require justification for all major decisions before providing approval. This system creates checks and balances while allowing the sporting department autonomy in player recruitment.
Josh Kroenke has become increasingly visible in Arsenal operations, attending both men\'s and women\'s matches regularly. He was present at the women\'s Champions League final victory over Barcelona in May and celebrated on the pitch afterward.
One area requiring improvement remains player sales, where Arsenal lag behind Liverpool and Chelsea in maximizing outgoing transfer values. Kroenke Sports Entertainment wants the club to become more self-sufficient through better timing of player departures.
The investment represents Arsenal\'s continued pursuit of their first Premier League title since 2004 and Champions League success.