The Daily Mail write that Vieira is ‘a serious contender’ to return to the club as manager and Wilson reports he is one of the final three being seriously considered by Arsenal.

Vieira is still managing MLS side New York City FC at the moment. His team are top of the table and were unbeaten in the early part of the new season but have now lost two matches from thier opening 10. The 41-year-old also has some experience of management in England, having taken charge of the Manchester City Reserves for a couple of years after his retirement from playing.

Of course, the main reason why a fair number of Arsenal fans get excited by links to Vieira is his success on the pitch with the club.

As captain of the side, the former midfielder led the team through the invincible season. He won three Premier League titles, three FA Cups and three Community Shields in London.

If he could bring anything like that kind of success back, he’d be a big success.