Darren Bent has surprisingly named goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as his preferred choice to be named the new Arsenal captain.
Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy after the latest of three disciplinary breaches last week saw him split the dressing room and rile boss Mikel Arteta.
The Gabon star was axed from the Gunners squad that recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Southampton on Saturday after reporting back for club duty late from an approved trip abroad last week.
But when asked who should replace Aubameyang - who will also miss Wednesday's match against West Ham - ex-striker Bent believes goalkeeper Ramsdale would be the ideal candidate.