Arsenal have been on the search for a new sporting director since Edu’s bombshell exit from the Emirates Stadium in November and it appears that a former fan favourite has emerged as a contender

Tomas Rosicky has established himself as the frontrunner to take over the reins as Arsenal’s sporting director. Arsenal confirmed that Edu had vacated the position with immediate effect in November and it subsequently emerged that the 46-year-old had agreed to take on a role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Sparta Prague sporting director Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender to replace Edu Gaspar as the next Arsenal sporting director, according to the Guardian.The Gunners have been impressed by the