Arsenal could appoint Roberto Olabi as new sporting director (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Arsenal are said to look set to complete a transfer for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zobimendi in the summer, and it appears Roberto Owolabi may prove a beneficial relationship.
Caught out They were recently informed of The Gunners are in advanced talks to sign Owolabi As a new sporting director to replace Edu, with Zobimendi also featuring in those talks.
Now with mail Today is breaking news about A An agreement to sign Zobimendi is likely in the summerThere is also mention of Olabe once again being a candidate for the manager's position in a report on telegraph.
Owolabi did a solid job at Sociedad, bringing in senior players such as Zobimendi, while they also had Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard on their books, and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
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It won't be easy to replace Edu at Emirates Stadium, but Owolabi certainly looks like he would be a smart choice, and appears to be a leading candidate, even if nothing has been finalized yet.
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Replacing Olaby with Edu would be big news for Arsenal, especially if he actually had some role in helping the north London giants land Zobimendi.
The Spain international is a world-class talent and could have an important role to play in Mikel Arteta's side, with Jorginho's contract expiring in a few months.
Zobimendi looks like an ideal replacement for Jorginho given his playing style and tactical profile, and should fit in well with what Arteta wants from his team.
Fans will also hope that Olabe's connection will help them land someone like Isak, who has been linked to AFC through Football from the inside And others.
The Sweden international has been on fire for Newcastle, but could also be tempted to link up with Olabi again.
