Arsenal are reluctant to pay their new manager the same £8.5m-a-year salary handed to Arsene Wenger, according to the Daily Mail.
What’s the word?
The North London outfit are hunting for a new boss following Wenger’s decision to step down at the end of the season.
Supporters have been pleading for the Frenchman’s departure for some time due to the club’s recent failed Premier League title campaigns.
Now that their wish has been granted, attention has turned to who will take the hotseat at the Emirates.
According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are not prepared to splash out on a huge salary, which pours significant doubt over the potential arrival of former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, who reportedly wants £15m a year.
The publication adds that whoever comes in will have a tight transfer budget of just £50m for the summer window.
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Can Arsenal get a high-profile figure without the cash?
Firstly, hiring someone who is currently out of work is arguably Arsenal’s best option with regards to cutting costs.
However, as mentioned, Enrique is believed to be demanding a hefty wage, while Carlo Ancelotti is likely to take the same approach.
If money is an issue, the Premier League giants may have to settle for an inexperienced coach, with the likes of Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira being touted in the rumour mill as potential candidates.
A transitional period is expected when Wenger departs, but it may take even longer for Arsenal to get themselves back on track with an unproven coach at the helm.
