This archive report was first published on 3 November 2019.
November 3, 2019
Arsenal's head of football, Raul Sanllehi, has been in talks with Jose Mourinho, who is being considered as a replacement for Unai Emery, the club's struggling head coach.
The Gunners have been underwhelming this season, and growing concerns over Emery's relationships with senior players have led to contingency plans being put in place.
According to The Times, Mourinho and Sanllehi had dinner together, during which the Portuguese boss impressed the Arsenal hierarchy with his plans for the squad.
Emery has reportedly been given one or two games to save his job, with the club seriously considering a move ahead of the November international break.
The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves on Saturday, and pressure is mounting on Emery as fans grow increasingly restless at the Emirates.
Mourinho has been holding out for a return to the Premier League, and his admiration for Arsenal's club record signing Nicolas Pepe has gone down well with the Gunners' hierarchy.
His ability to get the best out of Mesut Ozil at Real Madrid has also been a factor in his favour, as Sanllehi looks for a new manager capable of getting Arsenal back into the Champions League.
