Arsenal news: Perry Groves reveals top three candidates to replace Arsene Wenger
ARSENAL cult hero Perry Groves has revealed who he wants to replace Arsene Wenger.
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Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer after almost 22 years at the club.
Former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is the favourite with the bookies to take over from the Frenchman.
And Enrique is the man Groves wants next in the Emirates hottest.
His backup options would be Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone.
Luis Enrique is my first choice to replace Arsene Wenger
“Luis Enrique is my first choice to replace Arsene Wenger,” Groves told Sportingbet.
“Massimiliano Allegri is second and Diego Simeone is third.
“Arsenal need a manager who has that winning mentality, who has managed a big club, has proven he can manage big players with big egos and can instil a similar philosophy similar to what Arsene has instilled over the last 22 years.
“Arsenal need to appoint a big-name manager who can attract world class signings, particularly if the club doesn’t have Champions League football next year.
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“Luis Enrique fits the bill perfectly, he has a massive pedigree and he speaks perfect English.
"Diego Simeone reminds of George Graham in how he sets his team up as it’s about being solid in defence rather than free flowing football.
"Simeone has a winning mentality and pedigree, alongside a trophy cabinet, to suggest he would be a good choice for Arsenal and I would be happy with that appointment.”