Stan Kroenke uses FSG Liverpool project to set up Arsenal's £135m double summer striker move

The aftermath of January was filled with disappointment for Arsenal fans. Six players out of the exit door including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and no new faces arriving, it was underwhelming to say the least.

However, now we have passed the initial frustration of it all, our minds have turned towards what could be a very big summer.

There are positions to fill and quality to replace, meaning it is absolutely crucial Mikel Arteta receives strong backing from those above him. Last summer was a good start, but if the club is serious in its attempts to close the gap and return to the biggest stages in the game, ambition must always be at the forefront.

Arteta recently held talks with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, who invited the Spaniard over to America as a guest, understands.

Although the exact topics of their discussions aren't known, plans for the summer are likely to have been touched on. In the summer of last year, Arsenal came out of the window as the highest spenders with around £150 million being dished out on six new signings.

A year later, the Gunners could be set for an even bigger shopping spree. According to reports, Arsenal are drawing up plans to oversee the biggest transfer window in their history, with up to £180 million reportedly made available for new signings.

The report adds that Alexander Isak, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ruben Neves 'have all been identified as the hungry young players required to take the Gunners to the next level. But Arteta knows he will need to secure Champions League qualification this season if he is going to land those top targets.'

This is of course exciting to hear and it is certainly the ruthless approach that the club must take in order to catch up with the Premier League's