Many names have been suggested as potential successors to the Brazilian; however, it seems we may well settle for a more internal solution. Jason Ayto, formerly Edu’s assistant, was promoted to replace him temporarily until a new appointment was made. Though he was initially expected to serve only on a short-term basis, if the latest reports are to be believed, he could take on the role permanently.
Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail has revealed that the Englishman is being considered a leading candidate to replace Edu permanently, thanks to the growing internal support he has garnered in his first two months or so in charge. According to Mokbel, Ayto has made “quite an impression,” with the Arsenal hierarchy reportedly very impressed by his work since stepping into the role. If he were to be appointed as the permanent sporting director, it would mark a meteoric rise for a man who started his Arsenal career as a scout in 2014.
If the club does choose him, it would save a lot of hassle. The majority of the candidates we have been linked to are based abroad and are already serving in roles at other clubs. Prising any of them away would likely require significant time and money, whereas promoting Ayto permanently would be a simpler and more cost-effective solution.
It will certainly be interesting to see whether Arsenal decide to appoint him to the role. As we await the club’s decision, do you see this as a potentially smart move for Arsenal?
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mika biereth on his way to monaco $15 million sold for $4 this lad could have a big player for us but arteta played eddie and we know hos that worked out
It may turn out to be a good move but. What links in Europe or South America does he have? Edu was supposed to be our link to South America and his association with Brazil. Is Jason Ayto, an Arteta go between or is he a person with extensive links around the world. I know what my guess would be. Is he going to be in full charge of recruitment and provide his knowledge of world football? None of us know if this will be a good appointment or not yet but this isxan opportunity to get someone to radicalise our recruitment and needs a special person.
Talking appointments……let’s get Renee Slegers confirmed at AWFC.
So what’s the work he’s done as to have impressed so much? Can they share please, because I haven’t seen any
The issue might be more to do with internal process than whoever replaces Edu.
So whoever replaces Edu mostly likely is neither here nor there. Might just be more of the same ….
“Ayto has made made quite an impression” Pls explain, what, where and how? The January transfer window is almost over and noting has been done to fix gaping holes in the squad.
At a minimum we need a striker, attacking midfielder and a winger to challenge for the title. Time for dithering is over; we need to act.