Arsene Wenger isn’t going anywhere this summer but if here were, there are plenty of options out there to replace him.
Here are 10 of them.
Laurent Blanc
The 51-year-old Frenchman is currently unemployed after his three-season spell with Paris Saint-Germain. In his managerial career he’s won four French League Cups, four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cup’s and five French Super Cups with Bordeaux and PSG.
Preferred formation 4-3-3 off.
Luis Enrique
The Spaniard is currently manager of Barcelona but is set to leave Catalan club in the summer after three seasons at helm. He’s won a treble with Barcelona in 14/15 and a Spanish double the following season. His style could be beneficial for Arsenal but considering the difference in quality between two clubs, he’d have a lot of work to do.
Preferred formation: 4-3-3 off.
Julian Nagelsmann
29-year-old Nagelsmann is doing wonders at Hoffenheim. Last season he saved them from relegation, and this season Hoffenheim are fighting for direct Champions League qualification with Borussia Dortmund. Even though nobody believed in his abilities, he’s proven everybody wrong with an innovative approach and only Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortumund accumulated more points in the 13 months he’s been at Hoffenheim.
Preffered formation: 3-5-2
Giovanni Van Bronckhorst
Ex-Arsenal player Giovanni Van Bronckhorst has transformed Feyenoord from top to bottom. With Van Bronckhorst at charge, Feyenoord are once again sitting on top of the Eredivise as champions. As an Arsenal he understands ‘the Arsenal way’ and could prove to be an excellent manager.
Preferred formation: 4-3-3 def.
Eddie Howe
At 39 he’s one of the younger managers but one with a growing reputation as he’s working miracles at Bournemouth. Nobody expected him to last in the Premier League but he’s managed to do it in a comfortable fashion.
Bournemouth finished 9th in the league and Eddie is one of the hottest managerial prospects in England. As a long term solution there aren’t many better choices.
Preferred formation: 4-4-2
Lucien Favre
The current Nice manager is bringing success with him wherever he goes. With Hertha Berlin and Borussia Monchengladbach he managed to rescue them from both relegation and lead them on to compete in the Champions league. When he took over Nice he made major changes and is challenging much wealthier clubs like Monaco and PSG. Nice finished third only seven points behind the champions
Preferred formation: 4-3-3 off.
Joachim Low
Germany’s current national manager is known for his tactical approach and under his lead, Germany are playing great football. His style is similar to Arsene Wenger, and there are no doubts that he would adapt well at Arsenal. After 11 years in international management he could be tempted to return to day-to-day club management.
Preferred formation: 4-2-3-1
Jorge Sampaoli
The 57-year-old Sevilla boss has only recently become exposed as one of the best managers in the business. His ruthless approach and demands from his players to play in certain way has earned him praise for an attractive, high tempo style. He’s being linked with Barcelona as successor to Luis Enrique.
Preferred formation: 4-2-3-1
Diego Simeone
One of the most passionate managers ever, pushing his team from the first to last minute. He’s known to deploy his team to hit fast on the counter and his Atletico Madrid look adaptable to any challenge. Currently linked with Inter Milan, there is no doubt that he would make a massive change to the way Arsenal are playing.
Preferred formation: 4-4-2
Leonardo Jardim
Portuguese manager of Monaco has astonished everyone with the way his side is playing. Monaco are one of the best attacking teams in Europe and are terrorising the opposition with their pressure and lethal approach. With fast attacking football he would bring a revolution to the Emirates.
Preferred formation: 4-2-3-1