Arsenal owners Kroenke Sports Enterprise have rejected a takeover bid for the club from Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Ek confirmed on social media.
Following the fallout of the European Super League, there have been calls for the Anerican to step down as the owner of the club.
Ek took advantage and in accord with former Gunners Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp want to take over the North London club.
According to multiple media reports, a bid of £1.8bn was submitted for the takeover but was rejected by the Kroenkes but due to speculations that no official bid was made, Ek confirmed it was but was rejected.
“Inaccurate reports emerged today saying I have not made a bid for Arsenal Football Club,” he said in a statement.
Following reports today I want to correct the record with attached statement pic.twitter.com/CzfF0Y76K4
— Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) May 15, 2021“I think it’s important to correct the record — this week an offer was made to both Josh Kroenke [director and son of owner Stan] and their bankers that included fan ownership, representation at the board and a golden share for the supporters.
“They replied saying that they don’t need the money. I respect their decision but remain interested and available should that situation ever change.”
According to ESPN, the fans are planning fresh protests over KSE’s ownership outside Emirates Stadium before Arsenal’s final game of the season against Brighton on May 23.
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