Arsenal news: Roma director of football Monchi leading the chase to become club’s first ever technical director

Arsenal news: Roma director of football Monchi leading the chase to become club’s first ever technical director
Roma director of football Monchi has emerged as the leading candidate to become Arsenal’s new technical director, according to reports.The Gunners have identified the Spaniard as their top choice to become the club’s first ever technical director.2

Monchi is ready to leave Roma and join Arsenal as the club’s first-ever technical director

The Mirror claim the 50-year-old is keen on leaving Italy and trying his luck working in the Premier League.If a move materialises it would see Monchi reunited with his close friend, Unai Emery, with whom he struck up a strong working relationship with at Sevilla.Monchi spent 17 years as a player at the La Liga outfit before retiring, winning 11 trophies along the way.2

Sven Mislintat (pictured above, second left) is leaving the Emirates next month

He has a contract at the Italian giants until 2020, though recently revealed to the Sunhe was pleased to linked with the newly-formed role at the Emirates.He said: I know my name is being associated with Arsenal but I am concentrating on my job with Roma. However it is a pleasure being linked with a club like Arsenal – but it is not first time that happens.The Gunners are currently undergoing a radical shake-up of their football department.Head of recruitment Sven Mislintat is leaving next month, with Francis Cagigao, current head of international recruitment, expected to step up into the role.

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