Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has emerged as the leading candidate to take over from Unai Emery at the Emirates.
The 45-year-old’s agent Jorge Mendes has a good relationship with Arsenal’s head of football Raul Sanllehi, who is amongst a group of Gunners chiefs considering Emery’s position in north London.
Nuno has been in charge at Molineux since May 2017, taking Wolves from a struggling Championship side to a top-half Premier League outfit.
@ltarsenal shared their views on the possibility of Arsenal moving for Nuno on social media.
Twitter: IF and I say IF in caps cause NOTHING is official, should Nuno become Arsenal coach I would find it quite underwhel… https://t.co/kjuEX6h672 (@ltarsenal)
Thepost received plenty of interaction, and these Arsenal fans were quick to respond with positive thoughts.
Twitter: @ltarsenal How is underwhelming to hire a coach who battered us home and away with a newly promoted side? I like Nuno, he’s good (@nonpareil_afc)
Twitter: @ltarsenal @Redcannon8 could honestly become the new good manager, you guys never know. especially like a guy like… https://t.co/DGE1dgKXsa (@thearsenalonlyy)
Twitter: @ltarsenal This is a coach who has taken Wolves from the championship to european football and currently top half.… https://t.co/f0jcky5jYD (@_StevenOliver)
However, some supporters weren’t happy at the latest links.
Twitter: @ltarsenal I totally agree with this, harsh reality is it is underwhelming. Very good Manager but it’s not exactly… https://t.co/4pmLDYaHlO (@Bastin23)
Twitter: @ltarsenal That’s true! The problem is that Nuno is very similar to Unai tactically (Relying on wide players, Lack… https://t.co/wHMzR5fTVO (@louayarsenalist)
One fan even slammed fellow supporters.
Twitter: @ltarsenal Most sensible tweet I have seen. Arsenal fans are the worst. Will turn there nose up at anything!! (@YGooner1)
Read Arsenal verdict
Nuno has excelled at Wolves over the past two-and-a-half-years and appears to be ready to take over at the Emirates.
He’s got a clear style which has worked against the Gunners on numerous occasions.
Emery still doesn’t know his best XI or formation, so the former goalkeeper already has one up on the Spaniard.
Mendes’ relationship with Sanllehi appears to be crucial in regards to the possible appointment of Nuno, and if he is named as Emery’s successor, the decision would more than likely split opinion in North London.
