Arsenal Primed for Spending Spree In Coming Windows

Arsenal are in need of some good news.

Wretched home defeat last time out and player absentees galore, there has to be something to cheer the Arsenal faithful up ahead of the return of the Premier League.

However dire the situation may be, one area that fans cling onto in order to maintain a certain level of hope is player additions.

Lose 3-0 to Aston Villa and suddenly all manner of names across Europe are coughed up with pleas to have their signatures signed. Win 3-0 and your bargain buy from the Portuguese third division is the best acquisition this century. Opinions change quickly.

Irrespective of that, there is no denying Mikel Arteta‘s side need surgery. Major surgery. Plenty needs removing and subsequently replacing.

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Two summers ago Arsenal smashed their transfer record with the addition of Nicolas Pepe, while over £100m was splashed out on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette not long before. Despite those, failings elsewhere in the recruitment department – some shocking pieces of business – are still having their say on the team to this day, with work to be done.

Thomas Partey £45m acquisition on deadline day was a moment to savour for supporters who felt the Kroenke’s pockets were forever sealed shut, but the deal was sanctioned by the owners (at last) with the cash needed.

As per The Athletic, there is an understanding that this deal may not be a standalone occurrence.

"“The Kroenkes are aware that there may be similar market opportunities in the next 12-18 months. There is understood to be awareness that in the current market, cash is king. Dominik Szoboszlai, who has a €25 million release clause, is already the subject of discussion among the technical staff and hierarchy.”"

The Kroenke’s have a long way to go before they can win over the hearts of supporters long-term. Calls to ‘be excited’ followed by Pepe’s arrival temporarily satisfied previously dull appetites, although the resulting form of the team and success-rate of those additions rapidly reversed any positive notions.

However, spending helps. Spending, of course, that doesn’t come from their oversight but indeed from their personal doing.

It’s well documented that Dominik Szoboszlai is a target and a topic of discussion within all sectors, but some acceptance – or perhaps the result of persuasion by Edu and Arteta – that greater work is needed beyond that one player offers reassurance.

What we don’t know, however, is how deep those pockets are if Champions League football isn’t forthcoming. In fact, there is a lot we don’t know, but those bridges are being built by the new setup, with far greater transparency in regards to the club’s operations and strategies.

Signals that the Kroenke’s are willing to provide financial backing are there to be believed or otherwise. Some (most) fans will never be swayed by the owners.

Don’t ask people from St. Louis for their opinion.