Damien Comolli was immediately linked with David Dein's job The man immediately linked with the job was Damien Comolli, the young Frenchman who is currently the sporting director at deadly rivals Tottenham.
It would be a controversial coup if Wenger could persuade his friend Comolli – credited with helping attract Thierry Henry, Robert Pires and Kolo Toure to Arsenal while a scout at the club – to return, and a blow for Spurs, who lost previous sporting director Frank Arnesen to Chelsea.
Wenger revealed the clubÂ’s plans after Arsenal had drawn 2-2 at Tottenham yesterday.
“We will appoint a director of football for next season,” said Wenger. “And, yes, I will make the recommendation as to who should have the job.”
A return for Comolli – who also worked under Wenger at Monaco and Grampus Eight – would help soften the blow of Dein’s sacking for the manager, who was close to the former vice-chairman.
Wenger also plans to buy just one new player for next season – certain to be an international-class striker – because is happy with the players he currently has.
He said: “We will bring in one new player, but that’s all. I feel we already have the necessary quality. Sometimes it is intelligent not to change too much.”