Arsenal Target Paulo Sousa As Head Coach

Arsenal management are considering Bordeaux boss Paulo Sousa for the managerial role at the Emirates stadium.

According to TMW report Sousa’s management skill has impressed the management of Arsenal thereby making his way onto the club’s favourite in their list.

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The former Portuguese midfielder was only appointed by Bordeaux in the summer, and has led them to fifth in Ligue 1, with the help of ex-Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny.

Sousa had managed a club in China, he also had three spells in English football a decade ago.

He took charge of QPR back in 2008/09 before leaving for Swansea City, and he also had a short stint at Leicester City.

He has since gone on to win league titles at clubs in Israel and Switzerland, and spent two years in charge at Fiorentina.

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The Bordeaux head coach has a release clause of just £1.6 million in his current contract which is yet to elapse.

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