Josh Kroenke, Stan’s son and a fellow director, has taken more of an interest in the club’s affairs as he spends more time in London but Gazidis is hugely respected internally despite facing criticism from supporters in recent seasons, often relating to Arsenal’s transfer business, Wenger’s shortcomings or his own financial remuneration. Arsenal is trying to stop CEO Ivan Gazidis from taking up an executive role at American club AC Milan . The Serie A outfit, owned by US hedge fund Elliot Management , is believed to be offering Gazidis a considerable rise in last October salary from the $3.8m ( £2.6m ) he's earning in London . Gazidis is said to be close to a deal with Milan . Recent changes at Elliot Management , including moves towards a more "continental" management structure, are said to have been initiated by Gazidis .
Arsenal is trying to stop CEO Ivan Gazidis from taking up an executive role at American club AC Milan . The Serie A outfit, owned by US hedge fund Elliot Management , is believed to be offering Gazidis a considerable rise in last October salary from the $3.8m ( £2.6m ) he's earning in London . Gazidis is said to be close to a deal with Milan . Recent changes at Elliot Management , including moves towards a more "continental" management structure, are said to have been initiated by Gazidis .