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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger identifies ex-Gunner Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the man to replace him as manager

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has earmarked one of his former players to succeed him at the Emirates when he finally leaves his post as manager, according to reports.

The Frenchman is the longest serving manager in English football and is approaching 23 years in charge of the Gunners.

Wenger's current deal is set to run until the end of the 2018-19 campaign, after which he has tipped his former defender Giovanni van Bronckhorst to take the reins, as report the Daily Star.

Arsene Wenger has tipped Giovanni van Bronckhorst to replace him, according to reports
Arsene Wenger has tipped Giovanni van Bronckhorst to replace him, according to reports

Following a successful playing career Van Bronckhorst turned his hand to management and currently leads Eredivisie side Feyenoord.