“It’s either Arteta sells him this summer or I’ll sack Arteta — enough is enough. This player was the reason we got knocked out by PSG. I’m ready to spend big on his replacement,” Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has reportedly warned Mikel Arteta, demanding the sale of one Arsenal player before he jeopardizes Arteta’s job — and it’s neither Ødegaard nor Saka.

BREAKING: Stan Kroenke Issues Ultimatum to Mikel Arteta Over Underperforming Arsenal Star

In a dramatic turn of events at the Emirates, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has reportedly issued a stern ultimatum to manager Mikel Arteta, demanding the immediate sale of one underperforming player this summer.

According to circulating reports, Kroenke is furious over the club’s recent Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain and holds a particular Arsenal star responsible for the costly defeat.

In a strongly worded message, Kroenke allegedly told Arteta, “It’s either you sell him this summer or I’ll sack you. Enough is enough. This player was the reason we were eliminated by PSG. I’m ready to splash serious money on his replacement.” The identity of the player remains undisclosed for now, but reliable sources confirm it is neither club captain Martin Ødegaard nor fan favorite Bukayo Saka.

The shock development has sent ripples through the Arsenal fanbase and football community alike, with many supporters voicing mixed reactions online. While some agree that the team needs to move on from players who consistently fall short in crucial moments, others worry that Kroenke’s public interference could destabilize the club ahead of what promises to be a busy summer transfer window.

Arsenal’s Champions League campaign came to a bitter end when PSG edged them out in a tightly contested quarterfinal. Defensive lapses and missed chances proved costly on the night, with several fingers pointed at one particular player whose individual errors allegedly led to the Gunners’ elimination.

Now, with the Premier League title race still alive but finely poised, Kroenke appears unwilling to tolerate further disappointment.

This isn’t the first time tension has surfaced between Arsenal’s ownership and its managerial staff, but sources close to the club suggest this is Kroenke’s most severe intervention yet. The American billionaire is reportedly ready to authorize a substantial transfer budget for a replacement, signaling the club’s ambition to challenge more seriously in Europe next season.

As pressure mounts on Arteta, all eyes are now on the summer transfer market. Whether the Arsenal boss complies with Kroenke’s demand or risks his own position remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: change is coming to the Emirates.