Following the uncertainty that surrounds the future of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, there is a rumour that the London club is considering offering their coaching job to one of its legends.
Wenger seems to be saying Vieira is the man
Former midfielder and captain of the club, Patrick Vieira is being lined up as a possible successor to Wenger, should the Arsenal boss answer the call of the French FA to take over as the national team’s next manager.
Leading his country has been a lifelong ambition for Wenger and, according to a report, he is set to be handed the opportunity when France host Euro 2016.
The French would like to install the Gunners manager immediately after the World Cup in Brazil so he has time to shape their Euro qualifying campaign.
* Vieira presently works at Manchester City as director of football
Wenger, though, is believed to have given his word to the Gunners that he will not walk out on the club when his contract expires this summer.
However, the call of his country will prove a difficult one to turn down and it is reported that the club have already began to explore their options should Wenger call time on his 17-year reign.
One possibility is to bring in legendary Arsenal captain Vieira, who is currently cutting his coaching teeth in charge of Manchester City’s U21s, under a more experienced director of football.
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