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Josh Kroenke To Conduct In-Depth Review Of Arsenal

Arsenal's "catalyst of change," which is intended to "prepare for life after" Manager Arsène Wenger, "has received fresh impetus," with Josh Kroenke, the son of Owner Stan Kroenke, moving to London to conduct an "in-depth review of all the club activities," according to Rob Draper of the London DAILY MAIL. Kroenke, 37, "has taken a flat in London for three months" and is visiting every section of the club in an attempt to gain a better understanding of how it is run. It represents a "significant change in the Kroenke ownership model," which has previously been criticized for being "too remote." The club insists Kroenke's visit is "not in anticipation of a managerial change this summer," though it is acknowledged that it needs to "prepare for a future without Wenger." Club sources said that Kroenke "will not be intervening in the running of Arsenal, but wants to gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of the club." He is also said to be bringing his expertise in the development of an esports strategy, "comprising the rise of professional gamers and YouTubers," who can now attract 1.5 million viewers to the club's clashes (DAILY MAIL, 2/17).

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