Former Arsenal midfielder Edu Gaspar has 'accepted' an offer to return to north London as director of football, according to reports.
The Gunners have been keen to add to their backroom staff since it was announced that Sven Mislintat, who had unearthed some of Europe's finest talents whilst at Borussia Dortmund, had left his role as head of recruitment in February.
Unai Emery's side have been linked with a number of high profile candidates over the last few months, but it now appears that former midfielder Edu, who spent five seasons at Highbury between 2001 and 2005, will be returning to the club.