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‘Why would Allegri want unattractive Arsenal job?’ – Merson says Gunners are ‘not a top four club’

The former midfielder says a “long-term plan” is required at Emirates Stadium, with there no obvious candidate to succeed Unai Emery

Arsenal are “not that attractive a job” and “not a top-four club”, says Paul Merson, with questions asked of why the likes of former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri would want to work with the Gunners.

Those at Emirates Stadium find themselves back in the market for a new manager after taking the decision to part with Unai Emery.

Freddie Ljungberg remains in interim charge for now, but he is not considered to have offered enough during his audition to be handed the reins on a permanent basis.