Paul Clement in line to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager

Highly-rated: Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement (Picture: Getty Images)

Former Chelsea no.2 Paul Clement has been identified as a leading candidate to replace Arsene Wenger when the Arsenal boss eventually decides to walk away from the Gunners.
The Frenchman has two-and-a-half years left to go on his current contract, but is being tipped to walk away at the end of the season should the Gunners end up trophyless and miss out on a top-four place.
Now The Sun are claiming Real Madrid’s assistant boss Clement is the shock name being considered by the Arsenal board to replace Wenger when he decides to go.
Clement, 42, has been Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man during the Italian’s successful spells at Stamford Bridge, Paris Saint Germain and Madrid, and is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in world football.
The Englishman has never held the top job at any club, but his pedigree working with some of the world’s top players during his time in France and Spain is likely to appeal to the Gunners.