Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar set for exit

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar is set to leave the club, according to a source, Report informs via ESPN.

Edu joined Arsenal in July 2019 as technical director and led a culture shift at the club that saw Mikel Arteta hired as manager and the side battle for the Premier League title. Edu was later promoted to sporting director in November 2022.

It is unclear when he will leave the club though a source has told that it could be imminent.

The Spaniard's tenure as director came after a four-year playing career between 2001 and 2005, during which he won the Premier League title in 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 under Arsene Wenger.

Edu has been approached by Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis to lead their multi-club group with an offer that would include a considerably increased salary.