Mikel Arteta flew to Denver, Colorado, to meet with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke at a National League hockey game.
The pair were seen standing together as they watched Colorado Avalanche beat Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday evening.
Their meeting came after it was revealed that Arsenal would offer Arteta a new contract and six before the end of the January transfer window.
The reason behind Arteta's trip to the States has not been disclosed, but it seems likely that he would have met with Kroenke to discuss the January transfer window.
Arsenal are looking for a striker and midfielder to help them win their first game of the calendar year and require Kroenke to part ways with a large sum of cash to make it happen.
Therefore, it seems reasonable to suggest that the Arsenal manager flew to Denver, Colorado, to discuss cash flow before the end of the transfer window.
Additionally, Arteta could have been in the States to discuss his contract extension at Arsenal as the club chiefs are said to be happy with his contribution so far.
Arsenal's hierarchy are said to be happy with with Arteta's progression since he replaced Unai Emery two years ago and are eager to retain him.
Despite finishing eighth in the Premier League in both his seasons in charge, Arsenal are confident they are taking major steps forward under Arteta.
They are satisfied with the fact he is building his team around Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, and sidelining high-earning older stars such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal are also conscious that the expiry date of Arteta’s contract in summer 2023 coincides with Pep Guardiola’s planned departure date at Manchester City.
They are concerned that continued improvement for Arsenal could see him emerge as Guardiola’s potential successor.
Nevertheless, the 39-year-old manager is said to be happy at Arsenal and will welcome the talks.
Additionally, any extension would lead to an increase on his £5million salary, with Arsenal seeking to commit Arteta to the club for two more years.
BeckenbauerTikiTaka
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Sounds like someone’s still harboring resentment for the Americans kicking your nazi asses.
Focus on Dhar Mann not football
sisikmop
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ireally dont know when God wil help us and deliver us from satan kroneke and his entire family to leave out club
BIG-Timmy
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even former arsenal player like iwobi?
Miockmnt
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arteta to be sacked after meeting kronkes?
Nohabiortz
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He needs to talk sense Into his head to release money to sign players
exactly mate
Cotclmrst
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Ars is buy classic players
Capeioru
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The Kroenkes are eventually backing a plan and process at all levels. Within 2yrs Arsenal will have a super competitive team that will also be the youngest and together for a long time. Look at the huge improvement in defense.
rohithirapur
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OdunfaDavid
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When was this
against burnley on Sunday
voselmnosu
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this team is confused how can fly to meet the Clubs owner instead of him coming to England to discuss issues of his team and now its obvious that Kroenke is not serious about Arsenal winning games
BeckenbauerTikiTaka
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Sounds like someone’s still harboring resentment for the Americans kicking your nazi asses.
You're calling me a Nazi huh, very well this Nazi team has 4 World Cups, 3 Euros. What does USA have? Now Don't talk about the women's team 😒.... And don't come to argue with a German
nabster10
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me no understand why this is not red card, maybe we should try borrow African Referees to EPL
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When was this
OdunfaDavid
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me no understand why this is not red card, maybe we should try borrow African Referees to EPL
SAMZIEEE
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Arteta Will make arsenal big again 💪💪💪
zeccdiopu
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Why is the coach meeting with team owner on transfers,,, there's a chain of command in every club
He needs to talk sense Into his head to release money to sign players
viecinopr
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If I was Arteta, I'd have gone to murder that American Old Man
Sounds like someone’s still harboring resentment for the Americans kicking your nazi asses.
Obk994
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Why is the coach meeting with team owner on transfers,,, there's a chain of command in every club
Pombmotu
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5 million per year and he is happy to be at Arsenal, while smaller teams like villa and Brighton pays more than that
Humancal44
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Bring back a bag with tens of millions
BeckenbauerTikiTaka
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If I was Arteta, I'd have gone to murder that American Old Man