Arsenal Eye Up Wenger Replacement, Fans Aren't Happy

Carlo Ancelotti is being heavily linked with a move to Arsenal today as a serious replacement to replace Arsene Wenger next summer, but there's plenty of supporters who don't think it'd be a good idea.

Having signed a two-year contract last year, Wenger has until 2019 to run on his current deal, but should the 68-year-old decide to step-down at the end of the current campaign, Ancelotti is being eyed-up as his potential replacement by the Arsenal board, according to the Evening Standard.

Although he was sacked by Bayern Munich earlier this season, the Italian has been successful pretty much everywhere he's been and is a three-time Champions League winner, with AC Milan and Real Madrid.

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However, despite his glittering CV, and the fact a lot of fans have been screaming for change at management level for a while now, the reception amongst a lot of Gooners on social media tonight has been pretty underwhelming:

What do you think of the rumours? Would Ancelotti be a good fit at the Emirates?

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Topics: Football News, Football, Carlo Ancelotti, Arsene Wenger, Premier League, Arsenal

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