After defeat in the Carabao Cup final, the Arsenal board have shortlisted several candidates as replacement for Arsene Wenger. Arsenal are set to relieve Arsene Wenger of his role, with Joachim Low and Mikel Arteta as possible replacements.The Frenchman’s tenure could come to an end as Arsenal are set to review his position at the end of the 2017/18 campaign.Potential replacements to succeed Wenger include World Cup winning Coach Joachim Low, Former Liverpool Coach Brendan Rodgers, Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta and Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim.According to the Daily Mail, Arsene Wenger’s position is weakened following the defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.The report also states that even though Wenger has another season left on his contract, his may leave his position at the end of the season depending on several factors.There will be a end of the season review as the board feel they have backed Wenger in the transfer Market, following the acquisitions of big money arrivals Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The scrutiny to his position is based on Arsenal currently placed sixth in the Premier League, have lost their fear factor and are 10 points behind north London rivals Tottenham who occupy the last Champions League slotThe points behind Tottenham seem unrealistic to catch up, so Arsenal are left to negotiate a difficult round of 16 Europa League fixture against AC Milan.The report revealed that Wenger’s influence in the club has been reduced by head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, contract negotiatior Huss Fahmy, and head of football relations Raul Sanllehi. Majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, who was key in renewing Wenger’s contract last season, will have no power to stop Wenger leaving if he fails to delivers a Champions League place as it would affect the club’s finances.It is Understood that some players at Arsenal are no longer confident in Wenger’s capacity to lead the club, while some sections of supporters want him out as soon as possible.Arsenal legend Thierry Henry said he was interested in the coaching the club if the role is vacant.Arsene Wenger may get to continue next season (his 23rd) if he somehow delivers a Champions League ticket.
