Arsenal, Arteta the favorite to replace Wenger: the situation

Thee has been a lot of speculation regarding the Arsenal manager position since it was announced that Wenger will be leaving. Mikel Arteta has emerged as the favorite, Pep Guardiola’s top assistant is very confident that he’ll become the Gunners next manager. Arsenal had numerous candidates including Hoffenheim’s manager Nagelsmann, but the German club was focused on keeping him. Emery was also considered but he could return to Real Sociedad, while Luis Enrique’s candidacy is losing momentum after asking for a very rich contract. Regarding Allegri there hadn’t been any serious inquiries. While the manage position has yet to be sorted out, the first player acquisition is expected to be Borussia Dortmund’s Papastathopoulos, the negatiation is in advanced stages. Arsenal is looking to the future