5 potential replacements for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Modified Feb 18, 2017 07:25 GMT

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on October 2, 2016 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) — Could Wenger finally be calling time on his Arsenal career?

Diego Simeone

VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 02: Atletico de Madrid manager Diego Pablo Simeone celebrates the second goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Atletico de Madrid at Mestalla Stadium on October 02, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) — Arsenal will pull off a real coup if they can get Simeone to come in and replace Wenger

After what would be just shy of 21 years with the North London club, Arsene Wenger’s departure could potentially make for turbulent times for Arsenal and an experienced head would be vital in steadying the ship.

The 46-year-old’s stock has risen in correlation with Atletico’s success in the UEFA Champions League, which they’ve made the final of in two of the last three campaigns, meanwhile providing solid competition for Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

In comparison to his English counterpart Eddie Howe, Simeone has more experience of managing big egos and moulding together a group of very talented individuals to play as a team.

A typical Atletico performance under Simeone involves every individual player contributing to both attack and defence. Arsenal’s defence has been somewhat leaky over the years and to bolster the team’s physicality and organisation at the back would be job-warranting quality from the Argentine.

Manager Rating: 9.5/10Suitability: 8/10Likelihood of being Arsenal manager: 5/10

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