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Swedish billionaire says he has "secured funds" to buy Arsenal from owner Kroenke

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Football - Europa League - Quarter Final First Leg - Arsenal v Slavia Prague - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 8, 2021. Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, Alexandre Lacazette, Gabriel Magalhaes and Willian. [REUTERS/Dylan Martinez]

Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek said on Wednesday that he has secured funds to test the resolve of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke in a bid to buy the Premier League club from the American billionaire.

Kroenke and his son and director Josh put out a joint statement on Tuesday saying that they remain "100% committed to Arsenal" and were not interested in selling a stake in the club despite furious backlash from the fans.

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