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Arsenal could be on ‘red alert’ as potential Edu Gaspar replacement announces major decision

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Arsenal could be on ‘red alert’ as potential Edu Gaspar replacement announces major decision

Arsenal suffered a shock when sporting director Edu Gaspar resigned from his position last week and a search is now underway for a replacement.

Edu was in his role for more than five years, and helped Mikel Arteta built Arsenal’s squad into a team that challenged Manchester City for the title.

Arsenal are now looking for an experienced sporting director who can help take their squad building to the next level. There have been links with former midfielder Tomas RosickyBut Arsenal fans are concerned about his lack of experience at the top level.

The Gunners may now have a boost as a highly-rated director could now be available, and he could be a perfect fit for Arsenal.

Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard is challenged by Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid...
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The Athletics have now reported that Real Sociedad director of football Roberto Olabe has announced that he will leave his role at La Liga at the end of the season.

This has reportedly put Europe’s leading clubs on “high alert”, and with Arsenal the club primarily looking for a director, they are likely to be very interested.

Olabe has been in his role since March 2018 and has had an incredible period of success at the club, winning the Copa Del Rey in 2020 and returning to the Champions League last season after a decade away.

Olabe has had excellent transfer success in the Basque side and knows a number of Arsenal players well.

During his time at La Real, Olabe signed Martin Odegaard of Real Madrid, and Mikel Merino from Newcastle. Both midfielders now play for Arsenal.

He also signed a long-term target for Arsenal Alexander Isak from Borussia Dortmund, where he also played alongside Merinoand outcast defender Kieran Tierney was also brought to Real Sociedad under his leadership.

Given Arteta’s Basque roots, Olabe could be a perfect fit to work alongside the Spaniard, and he could seamlessly fill a role where he is already familiar with several Arsenal players.

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