Those at the top of the Arsenal hierarchy are thought to view Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi as the potential succeessor to Mikel Arteta as Gunners boss.
The specualtion comes amid rumours that Spanish giants Real Madrid have one eye on Arteta to take the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 41-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable season in the Emirates hot-seat, inspiring the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table with an eight-point advantage over nearest challengers Manchester City.
As a result, Arteta is now attracting some high-profile admirers and few clubs are harder to turn down than 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid. In turn, Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed the Gunners are quietly mulling over what life after Arteta could look like if he does depart in the future.
