Arsenal are much smoother operators in the transfer market now than they were in recent years under different management.
The final years of Arsene Wenger’s reign, as well as Unai Emery’s short spell as manager, were filled with chaos at executive level.
In the summer of 2018 the Kroenke family finally obtained full ownership after years of a fractured divide at the top level, but there was still plenty of disagreement at boardroom level.
Raul Sanllehi and Ivan Gazidis brought Emery to the club, but both directors would leave within two years. Edu Gaspar arrived, and he eventually brought Mikel Arteta to Arsenal, and the pair have thrived since.
Arsenal have since improved dramatically in terms of recruitment and squad building, and now have a young squad capable of competing at the top level.
Arteta has played a huge part in Arsenal’s improved recruitment, and he has solved a huge issue which haunted both Wenger and Emery over the last decade.
Mikel Arteta has brought clarity to Arsenal transfer approach
The Athletic have now explained the clear impact Arteta has had on Arsenal’s scouting and recruitment process.
