Arsenal close to Stan Kroenke takeover

Kroenke, the American businessman, bought a second batch of Arsenal shares this week, pushing himself closer to the threshold that forces him into make a takeover bid. The Premier League club have said that Kroenke acquired 20 more shares at a cost of £170,000.  Related ArticlesStan Kroenke gains support for Arsenal takeoverStan Kroenke increases Arsenal stake to 29.9pcStan Kroenke keeps Arsenal fans guessingSport on televisionThe Denver-based businessman took his stake in Arsenal to 29.9 per cent on Monday after acquiring 10 shares. If he reaches 30 per cent, he must make a takeover bid. Kroenke, who also owns the Colorado Rapids, the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche, needs to buy 42 more shares to take his holding to 30 per cent. Alisher Usmanov is the club's second-largest shareholder with a 25 per cent stake, but the Russian businessman has not been invited on the board of directors. Free bet on Arsenal v Chelsea. Guess the outcome right and win £15

Source: Telegraph