Date: 20th February 2017 at 3:30pm
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Arsenal’s major shareholders are fighting over the successor to Arsene Wenger, according to the Mirror.

The Frenchman is reportedly thinking over whether to extend his current contract beyond the end of the season. He confirmed at a press conference on Saturday that he would make a final decision over a two year extension within the next two months.

To be prepared for Wenger leaving, both principal shareholder Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov, who holds the second largest stake in the Premier League club, have backed different figures to succeed the Frenchman.

Both Kroenke and his son Josh would like club legend Thierry Henry to be considered for a coaching role at the Emirates, while Usmanov is favouring Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone.

Kroenke, club chairman Sir Chips Keswick and CEO Ivan Gazidis will be the ones who will make the decision on the club’s next manager if Wenger departs. They are not believed to be keen on Simeone due to his volatile nature, and are looking more at Juventus boss Max Allegri, Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel and Henry.

The main question mark over Henry would be his lack of managerial roles. His only experience in coaching at senior level so far has come as assistant to Belgium manager Roberto Martinez. Whether they are looking to put in a more experienced man above him or beside him in the dugout it is not known.

They may be looking to the success that Real Madrid have had with fellow legend Zinedine Zidane who within six months won the Champions League in his first high profile managerial role. It remains to be seen though if Henry would be able to emulate his former France team mate.



 

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