Arsenal great Sol Campbell believes that his former team-mates Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Viera would be the ideal candidates to replace Arsene Wenger at the end of the season, Four Four Two reports.
Wenger’s departure after 22 years in charge of the club was announced last week with the search for his successor having already begun.
Campbell, who played under Wenger, believes that it’s important that the Frenchman’s successor has a strong link to the club and backs his former team-mates to take over.
Campbell spoke to football.london to about potential suitors for the Arsenal managerial position.
I think they should see if they can promote from within. It could be someone who has played for the club and is managing now – or has aspirations of managing Arsenal and would love to take that opportunity.
[Mikel] Arteta has gone to Manchester City and has gained fantastic experience, but for me, someone like Patrick [Vieira] would be perfect and he’s great buddies with Dennis Bergkamp so for me, to have those two guys at the helm, I think that could be a really good combination.
Bring guys who have done well for Arsenal back into the club. Otherwise, people like Carlo Ancelotti – unless he takes the Italy job – he could be a good fit. Then you’ve got [Massimiliano] Allegri and the Germany manager [Joachim] Low.
During his time with The Gunners Wenger has steered his side to three Premier League titles and seven FA Cup trophies.
