Arsenal news LIVE: Next manager latest with Unai Emery set to be appointed as new home kit is unveiled

Former PSG manager Unai Emery has held talks with Arsenal and is the new favourite to succeed Arsene Wenger as the club's next manager.

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How Emery became the frontrunner

The surprise turn of events follows positive discussions in London between both parties and an official announcement could be coming within days.

The Gunners started their search by sounding out former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, but his wage demands were around double the £8million-a-year Wenger received.

Massimiliano Allegri was also high on the shortlist of candidates drawn up by the Arsenal board, however he has opted to remain at Italian champions Juventus rather than move to the Premier League. Former club captain Mikel Arteta is also highly regarded at the Emirates, but Emery's experience and pedigree seems to have swung the decision in his favour