They are also all left-footed, versatile, determined and exceptionally talented young footballers. If you were to ask Per Mertesacker what this trio has in common, though, then you might receive a ...

ARSENAL have reportedly identified two potential candidates to replace outgoing sporting director Edu Gaspar - and both are ex-Gunners. The club "highly appreciate" the two stars. ©News Group ...

Both Tomas Rosicky and Per Mertesacker are in the frame to take on the position from Edu. Rosicky has been the sporting director at Sparta Prague for the past six years, impressing in the role.

Then-Arsenal stars Per Mertesacker and Francis Coquelin joined more than 100 guests to celebrate the opening of the Hub. Attendees were welcomed to the centre by the head of Arsenal in the Community, ...