Jose Mourinho meets Arsenal Chief amidst speculations that he could
replace Unai Emery as the manager at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have only lost two matches this season. However, they have
failed to pick up victories and continually drop points against side
they should, at least on paper, easily beat. Unai Emery is at the helm
of the club but it looks like it won’t be for too long.
There is intense speculation that the Spaniard will be replaced by
Jose Mourinho. Mourinho has previously managed Chelsea and Manchester
United. He has been linked with Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and
Real Madrid. However, it now seems that Arsenal is very likely going
to be his next destination.
Jose Mourinho has been away from management for almost a year since
his sacking from Manchester United last year. However, the Portuguese
still possesses a vast knowledge of the game and has continually
impressed as a pundit for Sky Sports.
According to The Sunday Times, Arsenal are looking for a change at the
top. In fact, they have already began their preparation for the
arrival of Jose Mourinho to North London. They have even reported that
Arsenal Chief, Raul Sanllehi dined with Mourinho last week. He left
the dinner impressed by the Portuguese’s plans for the squad.
Mourinho’s success working with Mesut Ozil and his vision for record
signing Nicolas Pepe have also worked in his favour. It also helps
that Mourinho has experience in the Premier League, faring very well
with both Chelsea and Manchester United.
Mourinho is also in the running for a potential job at Real Madrid and
has reportedly met Florentino Perez. However, close friends have
adviced him to take over Arsenal if he has to choose between the two.
All is not all gloom and doom for Unai Emery though.
Emery will still be given a few more games to prove himself. However,
should there be no improvements, the club hierarchy will not hesitate
to give him the axe. It seems almost certain now that Mourinho could
very well be on his way to the top of a 3rd top club in the Premier
League.
