Arsenal Gossip Archives: 04/2018

Arsene Wenger once described favourite for the Arsenal job, Luis Enrique, as a manager who went from ‘idiot to hero’.

Goncalo Guedes’ father insists that although he doesn’t know what will happen in the summer, his son is happy in Valencia and eager to stay there.

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Sporting CP right-back Cristiano Piccini ahead of Juventus and West Ham United, according to reports.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists he hasn’t spoken to anyone at Arsenal about replacing Arsene Wenger, and admits he has a massive amount of respect for the departing coach.

David Ornstein says he understands Arsene Wenger was the one who made the decision to leave the club this summer, not the Arsenal board, despite recent reports to the contrary.

Talk of Arsenal having an extremely limited transfer budget this summer is just “speculation”, according to Communications Director Mark Gonnella.

Arsenal are planning on giving Arsene Wenger a guard of honour at his last home game, against Burnley on 6 May.

According to Thursday’s edition of L’Equipe, Arsenal have settled on Luis Enrique as their favourite to replace Arsene Wenger and talks with the Spaniard are advancing well.

Jack Wilshere’s representatives have spoken to the club again to try and see if Arsenal’s changing managerial situation might lead to a better contract offer, but without success.

Emil Forsberg’s agent has dropped some pretty clear hints that a transfer could be possible this summer, after the player picked up a ban with a red card against Hoffenheim.

Speaking in 2016, Patrick Vieira explained why he left Arsenal for Juventus and the reason he gave means there is no reason he can’t return now as he admits being ‘ready’ for the Arsenal job.

Arsenal think Joachim Low is a ‘suitable candidate’ to replace Arsene Wenger, but the manager himself is reluctant to take the job as he’s worried about burning out with Germany this summer.

Patrick Vieira has said that he’s ‘ready’ despite recently hinting he wasn’t as he continues to be linked with the Arsenal manager’s job.

Arsenal are reportedly confident they can land Luis Enrique ahead of Chelsea after the Blues baulked at the Spaniards wage demands, said to be in the region of £15m-a-year.

Lukas Podolski thinks Arsenal should look to Germany for their next managerial appointment, after learning of Arsene Wenger’s imminent departure.

The Italian national team have offered Carlo Ancelotti the chance to take over as manager, according to reports in the country.

Arsenal scout Luis Boa Morte was a surprising presence for Arouca’s match against Leixoes at the weekend, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay €20m for Sporting’s right-back, Cristiano Piccini.

Arsenal’s new head of football relations, Raul Sanllehi, will lead the club’s search for a new manager, making Luis Enrique the favourite, according to reports.

Arsenal are set to allow Gerry Peyton, along with Boro Primorac and Tony Colbert, leave this summer when Arsene Wenger leaves the club.