Arsenal have identified Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann as a potential successor to Arsene Wenger, according to Daily Star. The 30-year-old emerged as one of the hottest managerial prospects
in world football after guiding Hoffenheim to a surprise Champions
League place last season.
New head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, who recently arrived from
Borussia Dortmund, is reportedly pushing for the Gunners to land
Nagelsmann.
In other news, Arsenal will make a move for Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez in the summer, reports El Gol Digital.
The 23-year-old has emerged as one of world football’s most highly
rated young defenders, and has a release clause of around £57 million.
While they will pursue the Uruguayan, Arsenal have also ruled out a
move for Lazio’s Stefan de Vrij, with Liverpool considered the
front-runners for the Dutch centre-back.