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title: "Redknapp backs Rodgers to replace Wenger"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-10-17T20:43:46Z"
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# Redknapp backs Rodgers to replace Wenger

Arsenal should seriously consider appointing Brendan Rodgers as their next manager, according to pundit Jamie Redknapp.

The Gunners are in a difficult situation with current boss Arsene Wenger at the moment, with him still under-performing despite being rewarded with a two-year contract extension in the summer.

However, as quoted by [Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rodgers-to-replace-wenger-at-arsenal-redknapp-says-ex/1dbvirvc744ri1uj15ndzv04h8), the former Liverpool player discussed the possible options for Arsenal to explore in terms of new managers, and believes Rodgers is a perfect fit.

> Without a shadow of a doubt, he (Rodgers) ticks every box. At Liverpool, he was harshly done-by, but these things happen and, once you start to get a few bad results, the crowd maybe start to go against you.

> That’s football, but it doesn’t make Brendan Rodgers a bad manager. He’s turned it around and shown everybody how good he is.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/855854558.jpg)

The Celtic boss has enjoyed a hugely successful tenure in Scotland, but could be tempted by a return to the Premier League should it come about.

Rodgers was a big hit during his spell with Swansea, and came close to a Premier League title with Liverpool, before he was eventually sacked.

> If you’re Arsenal in a few years, once Arsene Wenger decides to retire, if he ever does, I’m sure he’ll be on their radar. I hope the Celtic fans don’t have a go at me for that, but he’s that good a manager.

However, he looks to have developed massively during his time with Celtic, and Redknapp clearly believes that a move to Arsenal would suit all parties involved.