The Brazilian’s unexpected exit in November sparked the mid-season hunt for his successor, with managing director Richard Garlick tasked with leading the search. Reports in recent days have linked Dan Ashworth as a target following his sacking from Manchester United.
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His dismissal came as a shock to most, having spent just five months in the role after being headhunted over the summer. United paid around £3million to prise him out of gardening leave at Newcastle United but was shown the door on Saturday amid assumed boardroom disagreements.
Arteta knows Olabe from his time playing under him in 2004 while he was manager of Real Sociedad. However, the Gunners would have to pay compensation to the Spanish club should they wish to bring him in before his contract expires.
It is unclear whether Arsenal will bring someone in ahead of the January transfer window and even if they did, there is little time for him to bed in and draw up transfer targets before the new year.
Ashworth would cost Arsenal nothing to acquire given he is now not tied to a contract, which may be appealing given compensation counts towards spending limits.
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