Sociedad’s Roberto Olame among potential replacements for Edouard as sporting director

Edu Gaspar has left Arsenal, with the English press writing for days about Vangelis Marinakis’ impending deal with the Brazilian to take a leading role in the Olympiacos owner’s group of clubs, which includes Olympiacos, Nottingham and Rio Ave.

As expected, Arsenal are trying to fill the huge void left by Edu’s resignation.

Publication of Timeshave linked Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olame, who has reportedly left the Spanish club, with the Gunners the same week Arsenal people met in America to discuss his pursuit suitable successor.

The 57-year-old is seen as a potential replacement for Edo, along with Rožić and Mertesacker, who have also been linked with Arsenal.

Olame’s role in making Real Sociedad one of the best clubs in Europe, with an excellent youth system, was crucial while he proceeded to big transfers such as David Silva, Martin Edgard and Alexander Isak.