Arsenal: 'Definite change' involving the Kroenkes at the Emirates

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has made the surprising decision to heavily back Mikel Arteta in the transfer market and it shows a ‘definite change of tact’ at the Emirates Stadium, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

The Gunners have spent big during the early stages of the summer window despite missing out on Champions League qualification after finishing two points adrift of the Premier League’s top four last season.

Gabriel Jesus is on his way to Arsenal from Manchester City after a £45million deal was agreed with the reigning Premier League champions.

The frontman has negotiated personal terms on a five-year contract and will offer Arteta an alternative attacking option to academy product Eddie Nketiah.

The Gunners were not afraid to splash the cash on Fabio Vieira either, with the central midfielder joining from Portuguese giants Porto for a fee which could rise to £34.26 million.

Matt Turner will provide first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with competition after sealing his switch from Major League Soccer franchise New England Revolution.

Arteta has also been preparing for the future by acquiring 19-year-old forward Marquinhos from Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo.

Crook is shocked that Arteta has been given a considerable budget after failing to lead Arsenal back into the Champions League.

The talkSPORT journalist feels the financial backing shows the Kroenkes are becoming more open to splashing the cash in north London.

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Crook told GIVEMESPORT: “They are close to spending £300million in the last two summer transfer windows.

“Considering that the Arsenal fans, not that long ago, were really unhappy with the lack of investment from the