Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke was present at open training ahead of the side’s Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven.
It comes as the Gunners prepare for one of the biggest matches remaining of their season, with the Premier League title seeming out of reach.
Mikel Arteta could still guide his team to the Champions League, though it must start with navigating past PSV in the round of 16.
While Arsenal are embarking on another journey on the pitch, off it there have been some developments as Andrea Berta is closing on in the sporting director role.
In all, it could lead to a defining week for the North London club in more than one.
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Why Josh Kroenke was at Arsenal training
As Arsenal are set for another busy week, with Champions League football and sporting director decisions ahead, Josh Kroenke was spotted in attendance at London Colney.
As plenty of speculation falls on the club and its future behind the scenes, Mikel Arteta has explained the reason for his presence.
He told the press before the match against PSV: “He had to go but yes very good to have him around. He’s around a lot of times for big moments, he really wants to be with the team.”
It’s a moment that shows the Arsenal owners are present and able to show their support during the difficult tests.
That is more than can be said for a lot of other teams and their owners, which shows the shift in the club in recent seasons.
While it could help power Arsenal through some big games before the end of the season, there are bigger questions for the Kroenkes to answer.
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The Kroenkes must show Arsenal support with transfer backing
While the Kroenkes have shown plenty of support for Arsenal so far, it feels like the side are on the verge of completing something great.
That will have to come with yet more backing for Mikel Arteta in the transfer market though, with some cash that needs to be splashed.
A striker is top priority, not least after missing out on the addition of one over the January transfer window.
Add to that the possibility of landing a midfielder and a winger and it shows that Arsenal will need a bit more to get over the line.
If the Kroenkes are able to help the side do that, then it might turn those key moments in their favour for silverware.
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