There’s been so much talk about Arsene Wenger’s future amongst the Arsenal supporting punters in the Transfer Tavern as his position in north London looks increasingly bleak.
Having done so much for the Gunners over the years, the Frenchman cut a forlorn figure as he watched his side – widely regarded as his strongest squad in years – mauled in Munich, leaving yet another season in tatters. It seems Le Prof can take the Gunners no further and surely a decision over his future will be taken, to put all parties involved out of their misery.
Still, as much as a white flag was seemingly raised by the Emirates giants at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night, the 67-year-old seems hell-bent on continuing his glittering career on the touchline. It just might not be with Arsenal.
Indeed, he’s openly stated he WILL be managing next term, wherever that may be. So, here’s a look at THREE places he could realistically end up next season.
Barcelona
Many of the Gunners’ problems stem from the philosophy Wenger is so hell-bent on, playing an attractive brand of football that all too often leaves them far too open against both domestic and continental elite.
However, at their best, Arsenal are comparable to Barcelona in their style of play and Luis Enrique’s seemingly doomed position at the Camp Nou surely opens up a vacancy. With a group of players the envy of pretty much every side in the world, the Frenchman seems a natural fit should that arise.
National Team
As much as Wenger seems keen on managing elsewhere, there’s little doubt he is in the closing stages of his career. At 67 years of age, Le Prof may be tempted by the reasonably part-time nature of international management. Strongly linked with England of course before Gareth Southgate’s full-time appointment, perhaps the Three Lions are ruining their luck.
Still, there will surely be vacancies across the footballing globe for a man with a pedigree such as his.
Chinese Super League
Wenger has previous in the Far East, having managed over in Japan before making a move to Arsenal in 1996. Though a move to the eye-wateringly wealthy Chinese Super League may seem like a backwards step, one last payday and the chance to help grow such a competition could be tempting for the Frenchman.
