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Edu Could Be the Missing Piece in Arsenal's Puzzle as He Closes in on Technical Director Role

Arsenal's period of transition has progressed with some degree of success on the pitch under Unai Emery this season, but the prolonged search for executive-level reinforcements rumbles on.

The departure of chief executive Ivan Gazidis mid-way through the season left a gaping hole in the Gunners' leadership structure, and one which has so far only been partially filled by the internal promotions of Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham.

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Sanllehi in particular seems to be the main man at present as Arsenal's head of football, with the support of Venkatesham as managing director presiding over all business-related issues, but the pair are clearly in need of further help.