American Owners in the EPL: Stan Kroenke Set To Increase US Powerbase at Arsenal

American businessman Stan Kroenke has taken a controlling share at Arsenal and reportedly agreed terms to buy out the remaining stock.

The sale would value Arsenal at £731 million, and take the number of foreign owners in the English Premier League to 10.

"We are excited about the opportunity to increase our involvement with and commitment to Arsenal," said Kroenke, in a statement to the London Stock Exchange.

"Arsenal is a fantastic club with a special history and tradition and a wonderful manager in Arsene Wenger. We intend to build on this rich heritage and take the club to new success."

If all goes through as expected, five Premier League clubs will be under U.S. control.

Here are the other four...

Manchester United: The Glazer Family

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Manchester United Co-Chairmen Joel Glazer (R) and Avram Glazer talk during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on April 9, 2011 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael R

Malcolm Glazer took control at Manchester United in 2005, in a deal that valued the club at around £800 million.

However, with much of the funding based on loans, the Glazer family's reign has been heavily criticized by a large section of United fans for putting the club into unnecessary debt.

Liverpool: New England Sports Ventures (John W. Henry)

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 17: Liverpool owner John W Henry looks on ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Liverpool and SC Braga at Anfield on March 17, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

U.S. pair George Gillett and Tom Hicks left Liverpool reeling with a £350 million debt when they were forced to sell in 2010.

In their place came Boston Red Sox owner John W. Henry and his New England Sports Ventures (Fenway Sports Group).

The deal valued Liverpool at $300 million—far less than Gillett and Hicks were demanding, but a High Court ruling pushed it through.

Aston Villa: Randy Lerner

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BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 23: Randy Lerner, the new owner of Aston Villa, looks on during the Barclays Premiership match between Aston Villa and Charlton Athletic at Villa Park on September 23, 2006 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Th

Cleveland Browns owner Randy Brown took control of Aston Villa in 2006.

He agreed a £62.6 million fee to complete the deal and is now also serving as the club's chairman.

Sunderland: Ellis Short

Businessman Ellis Short purchased a 30 percent stake in Sunderland in 2008.

The following year he launch a takeover and is now in sole control at the Stadium of Light.

Short is the president of Loan Star Funds, having started his ascent at General Electric.