The Italian was sacked by Bayern Munich and has, naturally, been linked with just about every top job going.

Ancelotti’s laid back approach to man management didn’t suit a highly professional and experienced Bayern squad, but would probably be the closest thing this current Arsenal squad would get to another Arsene Wenger.

Fostering a strong team spirit is his main aim, and the work he did with the ego-packed squads at Chelsea and Real Madrid speaks for itself.

His lack of league titles during his extensive career is a curious anomaly, but success in Europe is almost a certainty.

Arsenal would be in safe hands with him, and perhaps get deeper into European competitions as well.