Jump directly to the content
Gossip
IV GOT AN IDEA

Ivan Gazidis ‘wants Arsene Wenger to join him at AC Milan when he quits Arsenal to become their new chief executive’

Rossoneri boss Gennaro Gattuso is under intense pressure at the San Siro with the Italian club sitting 12th in Serie A

IVAN GAZIDIS reportedly wants to hire Arsene Wenger as AC Milan boss when he leaves Arsenal to become the new chief executive at the Italian club.

The 54-year-old will take up his new role starting from next week, with one of his first tasks potentially to appoint a new manager should Gennaro Gattuso should he be sacked.

 Ivan Gazidis is set to take up his chief executive role at AC Milan next week
4
Ivan Gazidis is set to take up his chief executive role at AC Milan next weekCredit: PA:Press Association
 Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been linked to succeed Gennaro Gattuso at the San Siro
4
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been linked to succeed Gennaro Gattuso at the San SiroCredit: EPA

Club legend Gattuso is under intense pressure at the San Siro, with Milan currently languishing in 12th spot in the table - just six points above the relegation zone.

While the Rossoneri also lost 2-1 at home against Real Betis in the Europa League yesterday - their second consecutive defeat in all competitions.

According to  Gattuso is on borrowed time at Milan, with Gazidis identifying Wenger as his possible replacement.

The duo worked with each other for nine years at the Emirates, with the pair believed to have a good relationship.

 Wenger and Gazidis formed a strong relationship at the Emirates over nine years
4
Wenger and Gazidis formed a strong relationship at the Emirates over nine yearsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is under pressure with the club sitting 12th in the tbale
4
Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is under pressure with the club sitting 12th in the tbaleCredit: Getty - Contributor

While it has also been claimed that two other names on Milan's shortlist include Antonio Conte and Roverto Donadoni.

Ex-Chelsea boss Conte has been heavily linked with taking the reigns at Real Madrid should Los Blancos sack Julen Lopetegui.

While Donadoni - who won six Serie A titles and three Champions Leagues as a player for Milan - left his position as Bologna boss at the end of last season.

Wenger recently revealed that he is ready to return to management in January, with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande believed to be keen on appointing him.

Arsene Wenger back to enjoying football again as he shows of some skills
Topics