According to The Mirror, Real Madrid haveofferedArsene Wenger, the Arsenal manager, €26 million to become their head coach next summer.
Juande Ramos, who was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur in October, is currently in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, but his contract lasts only until the end of the season.
Thus, unless the former Sevilla boss turns around the Merengues' domestic form in remarkable fashion, or leads them to a 10th European Cup triumph, a newgaffer will be required. And who better to take the reins in Spain than a man who has been approached for the job three times in the past?
Usually, this rumour would be a non-starter due to the fact Wenger has never broken a contract and has more than two years remaining on his current deal at Ashburton Grove. But the Frenchman's position is under close scrutiny for perhaps the first time since he succeededcaretaker Pat Rice following Bruce Rioch's departure in 1996.
At the halfway point of the season, Arsenal are all but out of contention for the Premier League title. They sit fifth in the standings, 10 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Furthermore, Wenger's reluctance to delve into the transfer market for experienced, top-drawer talent has left sections of the club's fans fuming - especially after the departures of Gilberto Silva, Mathieu Flamini, Lassana Diarra and Aleksandr Hleb in recent times.
Combine all thatwith the behind-the-scenes unrest which is rocking the Emirates at the moment, andThe Professormay well decided to pull up anchor and sail off on an Iberian adventure.
Wenger is Arsenal's most successful manager, having collected three Premier League crowns andfour FA Cups during his 12-year tenure.
Mike Maguire, Goal.com
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