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Arsenal news: SHOCK Thierry Henry manager talks as Mikel Arteta sweats on approach
ARSENAL are set for talks with Thierry Henry over their managerial vacancy, despite the expectation they will appoint Mikel Arteta, according to reports.
Arsenal will speak to Thierry Henry next week about the manager's job
Express Sport understands Arteta is the top choice for Arsenal bosses to replace Arsene Wenger.
Frenchman Wenger has even given his blessing to former captain Arteta taking over at the Emirates.
But in a surprise twist, it appears as though the Gunners board are keeping their options open.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal will talk to club legend Henry next week about the managerial post.
Henry is currently assistant manager to the Belgium national team and is preparing for the World Cup this summer.
Mikel Arteta remains the favourite to be appointed Arsenal manager
Arsenal want a boss in place before the tournament starts on June 14.
Sky Sports claim Arteta remains the lead candidate to head up a new era in north London.
But the Spaniard, who has spent the last two ears coaching at Manchester City, is yet to be formally approached.
The delay could lead to worries that Arsenal are not as close as some may think to securing a new manager.
It has been widely claimed that whoever replaces Wenger will be given a transfer budget of £50m - a relatively small figure compared to Arsenal’s rivals.