Contenders

Courier Sport takes at look at five contenders to take over at the Emirates.

Thomas Tuchel: The 44-year-old German is one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe, regarded as a brilliant tactician, despite having won just one major trophy with Borussia Dortmund. Tuchel, who made his name at Mainz, has been without a club since leaving Dortmund after two years last summer.

Massimiliano Allegri: The unsung Italian has guided Juventus to three Serie A titles and two Champions League finals. The 50-year-old has never managed outside his home country and there is no suggestion Juve are looking to make a change in the dugout, but Allegri could be tempted by a new challenge.

Carlo Ancelotti: The 58-year-old is a serial winner, having won league titles in four different countries and the Champions League with AC Milan and Real Madrid. He is out of work, having left his post as Bayern Munich coach in September, and is familiar with the Premier League from his two-year spell at Chelsea from 2009-2011.

Joachim Low: The suave 58-year-old has established Germany as a leading force in international football, guiding them to World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014 as well as at least the semifinals of four other major tournaments. He has been in the role for 12 years, so could be tempted by a change after this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Patrick Vieira: The appointment of the former Arsenal midfielder would be a hugely popular one with fans. The 41-year-old was one of Wenger’s first signings in 1996 and went on to become regarded as one of the club’s greatest ever players. He has been in charge of Major League Soccer side New York City FC since 2016.