"We have to..." - Arteta sends Arsenal fans warning over summer window as Kroenke claim made

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal fans they need to be "disciplined" in the summer transfer window.

The Gunners boss is keen to strengthen his squad as he prepares for a busy European schedule next season, with a Champions League finish all but guaranteed.

Arsenal have already added Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior and Jorginho in January to help bolster their title credentials.

Whilst they have been heavily rumoured with a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

However, Arteta has stressed the club need to be cautious over their summer spending.

The Spaniard told ESPN: "When it is necessary for the right profile of players and we can afford it, it will make sense.

"But only if it is the right profile, the right price and we can afford it without damaging ourselves.

"That’s a really, really thin line and I think we have to have a lot of discipline as well."

Arteta "confident" about Kroenke

Arteta is confident that Arsenal will continue in the right direction under current owner Stan Kroenke.

Despite not making an appearance in the Champions League since the 2016/17 season, Arsenal are in pole position to lift the Premier League trophy this season, having calved out a five-point lead at the top of the table.

And the boss reckons Kroenke is the right man to lead them forward.

"It took some time to position themselves where they wanted, in terms of how much of the club they own and how much they could decide and how much they could really benefit the club in the way they believe is the right way to take it," Arteta said.

"I believe they were really patient in exactly the right way. Now they have shown they are fully committed, they have big ambitions and they are fully behind the club to give everything they can to make it successful.

"I am convinced the owners will continue to do everything they can to make us very successful and continue to invest in the club in the right way."