Five Arsene Wenger replacements at Arsenal after quit hint

After Wenger’s earlier subtle hint, would the Spaniard be tempted to finally embrace a role within the Premier League?

Guardiola mastered La Liga with the Catalan giants and the Bundesliga with his current employers Bayern with his exciting attacking philosophy, but Arsenal could surely benefit from his proven methods after Wenger departs.

Laurent Blanc

The current Arsenal boss’ fellow countryman Blanc has become one of the brightest managers in Europe, having guided PSG to sustained success in recent campaigns, with three consecutive Ligue 1 titles.

Wenger arrived in London in 1996 following a previous spell in France himself with Monaco, so could history repeat itself in the coming years? Blanc has proved he has the credentials to win league crowns and what better club to emulate that former success with than the Gunners?

Slaven Bilic

West Ham United have hit the ground running this season under the watchful guidance of confident new coach Bilic, as the former Croatia manager continues to build his managerial reputation.

If this colourful top-flight character maintains his impressive run with the Hammers, he could eventually be replacing Wenger in that famous north London dug-out in seasons to come, with his exuberant manner and attacking style worthy of a top European club.

Diego Simeone

The language barrier proved to be no boundary for current Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino during his time with Southampton, having enjoyed an impressive spell with the south coast club.

Atletico Madrid’s highly-driven Argentine Simeone would have to overcome a similar obstacle if he was to eventually grace the Premier League, though his astute tactical awareness and passionate approach would surely see him flourish. Could he be the man to replace Wenger in the long-term?

Thierry Henry

When club heroes return to manage their former sides, the outcome has been indifferent throughout Europe, with Guardiola and Kenny Dalglish succeeding at Barcelona and Liverpool respectively, but Filippo Inzaghi stuttering during time in charge of AC Milan more recently.

Arsenal legend Henry, who now possesses his own statue outside the Emirates, undoubtedly knows the club inside out and would instil a great sense of passion within any Gunners set-up. Although, it would be a risky appointment with such a lack of coaching experience, instead taking on a punditry role since retiring from playing.

The Gunners are 7/1 to win the FA Cup for a third consecutive campaign under Wenger but, after recent remarks, it could soon be a new man leading out the Londoners towards silverware success.

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