Who could replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager? The low-down on Massimiliano Allegri, Thomas Tuchel and other contenders
The latest odds and info on the men leading to race to replace Arsene Wenger in the Gunners hotseat
ARSENE WENGER’s time as Arsenal boss could be coming to an end after yet another below-par season.
Fans have staged yet another protest outside the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.
Wenger's Gunners have failed to challenge for the Premier League title, last won by the Frenchman’s side in 2004.
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While an an embarrassing 5-1 defeat at Bayern Munich means Arsenal are staring at a seventh Champions League last-16 elimination in a row.
After nearly 21 years in the hotseat, speculation is mounting that the former Monaco man will finally call time on his reign in north London this summer.
Who are the favourites to become next Arsenal boss?
Massimiliano Allegri
Odds: 3/1 -
The former AC Milan manager replaced Antonio Conte as Juventus boss in 2014 and has enjoyed a fine spell in Turin.
Since moving to the Old Lady, he has led them to two titles, two Supercoppa Italiana successes and a Champions League final.
The 39-year-old Bournemouth boss has won many admirers for his attacking brand of football, leading to many to believe he is the ideal man to replace Wenger at the Emirates.
After spending much of his playing career with the Cherries, he became the youngster manager in the EFL when they appointed him as manager in 2009.
Howe saved the club from relegation to the Conference in his first year and led them to promotion the next.
Tuchel was tasked with an almost impossible job in replacing the legendary Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund in 2015, but he is thriving in the role.
The 43-year-old began his coaching career as coach of Stuttgart’s Under-19s before returning to his former club Augsburg as youth-team co-ordinator before being appointed as manager of the club’s B side in 2007.
After a two-year spell he was named new boss of Mainz following the club’s promotion to the Bundesliga. He led them to a fifth-placed finish and then seventh the following campaign to earn a spot in the Europa League.
Arsenal fans would no doubt be delighted to see the German in the dug-out at the Emirates.
The 57-year-old was appointed manager of his national side in 2006 after a two-year spell as assistant to Jurgen Klinsmann.
Arsenal fans need no reminder of Patrick Vieira.
The legendary former Gunners captain enjoyed a nine-year spell at the club and helped them to win three Premier League titles and four FA Cups.
The Spaniard is a surprise name among the front-runners for Gunners post.
Eye-brows were raised when the 43-year-old was named as Belgian boss last year, especially since he had just been sacked by Everton.
He did guide Wigan to FA Cup glory in 2013 and Swansea to League One promotion in 2008, but not many of the Emirates faithful would be too thrilled with his appointment.
Koeman is the man who replaced Martinez at Goodison Park and comes with a huge pedigree.
The Dutchman was a legend in his playing days, starring for Barcelona and Holland on numerous big occasions.