However, the French worldwide could still be heading for the Premier League as talkSPORT go on to say that Arsenal and PSG are now leading the chase for Lacazette’s signature and the striker is now waiting for the duo to come forward with formal offers. Their continued failure to win a truly major trophy has left Arsene Wenger under pressure, rather than in a position to demand the best players come to the club.
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Maybe we have to look a little bit higher, do we have to change the people making the decision, trying to get the manager?
The English senior squad is now without a head-coach, as Roy Hodgson stepped down after a 2-1 defeat to Iceland in a Round of 16 tie in Euro 2016.
Reports in the press are now suggesting the Arsenal hierarchy will move quickly to tie him down to a new deal, despite some supporters wanting a change at the top.
However, Wenger is notoriously autonomous in his management style and the FA’s initial choice to work as an interim boss with a view to future succession – Gareth Southgate – has indicated he is not interested in the vacancy.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to offer manager Arsene Wenger a contract extension amid stories linking the Frenchman with the vacant England job.
It’s got to be somebody who really knows English football.
The FA’s managerial search is being led by David Gill, the vice-chairman, and Dan Ashworth, the technical director. He is obviously a person that you would want to get an opinion from.
If Arsene Wenger actually takes up the job it will be huge boost for the England national team as well an end of an era at Arsenal.
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However, the current England under-21 coach seems to be uninterested in that role.
