Arsenal bosses are ready to pull the trigger and fire Unai Emery following reports that the Spanish coach has lost the dressing room.
Gunners players turned on the struggling Emery after Saturday’s 2-2 draw against relegation candidates Southampton at the Emirates.
The coach has been inconsistent in his tactics and selections and his star men have finally run out of patience with the club picking up just four league wins in 13 matches.
TOP TARGET: Pochettino. Picture: Marko Djurica/Reuters.
A source tells Telegraph Sport:“The problem is the coach. He still makes bad decisions and changes his tactics.
“There is no identity to the team and the players do not see any progress.
“The recent performances and results have had a big impact on the belief of the squad.
“Does anybody still think they can qualify for the Champions League under the coach? I don’t think so.”
It has led the club’s board to line up replacements after Alexandre Lacazette’s injury-time leveller saved Arsenal’s from an embarrassing loss.
Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked by archrivals Tottenham last week, is well liked by key members of the Arsenal board.
ASCEND THE THROWN: Manchester City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta is also a target. Picture: John Sibley/Reuters.
Former Arsenal captain and Pep Guardiola’s No.2 at Manchester City Mikel Arteta has also been linked to the Gunners hotseat.
And former Juventus boss Max Allegri is also still available.