Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes Arsene Wenger has “passed” the point of returning to the Gunners in some capacity, as some fans call for him to be the club’s director of football.
After Edu’s departure as sporting director, it led to people wondering if the legendary manager may come back – but Dixon does not believe this will happen.
Speaking on the latest Sacked In The Morning podcast, he said: “He’s made peace with Arsenal now. I don’t think he’s ready for that type of role.
“[It would be] great to have that knowledge in the building, but I think he’s passed that now. He’s got a bigger world to look at with his Fifa job.”
Dixon, who spent 14 years at Arsenal, also praised current boss Mikel Arteta for the “brilliant” job he is doing.
“He’s reunited the fans back to the team – which was broken, and the atmosphere at the Emirates now is brilliant,” added the 60-year-old.
“That’s all down to him and his team. He’s created a slightly changing team – it’s big, it’s strong. It used to be less like that.
“You look at the centre-halves and Rice in midfield, the size of the team is turning into a big, strong unit.
“I still think they’re short. I Just don’t think the front five – Saka obviously is exceptional – are right up there with what Liverpool and [Manchester] City have got.
“They might just fall short again.”
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