Arsenal eyeing former Gunner Marc Overmars for technical director role

Arsenal want to appoint former Gunner Marc Overmars as their first technical director

Overmars has been identified as their preferred candidate, according to reports, after fulfilling a similar role at Ajax over the past seven years.

The Dutchman spent three years at Highbury, winning the double under Arsene Wenger, before moving on to Barcelona.

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As the Gunners continue to rebuild their football department following Wenger’s departure at the last of last season, Overmars could be the next man through the door.

Head of recruitment Sven Mislintat expected to be given the role when it became available and looks set to leave the Emirates as a result of being overlooked, but Overmars has an impressive record at Ajax as their director of football

The Ajax academy has produced a number of top class players over recent seasons, including Spurs players Christian Eriksen and Davinson Sanchez.

Another former Arsenal player, Brazilian midfielder Edu, was heavily tipped to take on the role in his home country last week.