Arsenal Set to Replace Emery with Wolves Manager

Wolverhampton Wanderers' manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, is the “leading contender” to replace Unai Emery as Arsenal manager, the Daily Mail reports.

Emery is under severe pressure after a miserable start to the season, with the team eight points off fourth-placed Chelsea.

Santo’s Wolves, meanwhile, are fifth and recovered from a poor start to the season, as they adapted to life in the Europa League.

Arsenal’s head of football, Raul Sanllehi, has a long-standing relationship with Nuno’s agent Jorge Mendes and the club’s hierarchy has been impressed by his work.

The 45-year-old is believed to be ahead of Mauricio Pochettino, Max Allegri and Mikel Arteta in the race to replace Emery.