Arsenal have finally ended their four-month search for a new sporting director after appointing Andrea Berta, but before his arrival there was reportedly concern from other candidates that they wouldn

Some candidates considered for Arsenal’s sporting director position reportedly raised concerns that they would play a watered-down supporting role to head coach Mikel Arteta. Under most circumstances, the sporting director sits above the manager in a club’s hierarchy and has full control over the sporting department.

Arsenal will be looking to sign a new back-up goalkeeper in the summer transfer window.The Gunners are set to strengthen their squad by adding more depth and quality to it to challenge for the