Arsenal's new sporting director: Who is in the frame?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 3 March 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Last week, David Ornstein reported that Arsenal are looking to conclude their search for a new Sporting Director by the end of March.
So, with the search set to conclude this month, who is the ideal candidate for the role and could this appointment be the missing link to help Arsenal finally end their wait for a Premier League title?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to analyse what the Gunners are looking for and who could be the man to replace Edu in trying to help Mikel Arteta bring silverware to the Emirates Stadium.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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