Arsenal plan to replace Edu who departed as sporting director last year (Image: Getty)
Arsenal reportedly have a five-man shortlist to replace departed sporting director Edu. The Gunners are said to be whittling down candidates ahead of a proposed appointment in March.
Jason Ayto has held the role in the interim following Edu’s surprise resignation last November. The Englishman has already overseen a reported £51million deal for Martin Zubimendi, who is expected to join the north Londoners from Real Sociedad.
His squad planning has also extended to the decision to allow to leave in the summer. The left-back has already agreed to sign for Celtic when his contract expires at the end of June.
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