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Ex-Gunners star is potential Edu replacement

Arsenal are reportedly interested in replacing technical director Edu with former winger Marc Overmars. The Dutchman, who spent three years at Highbury, is currently director of football at Ajax.

The Gunners had a busy summer transfer window as they brought in Gabriel Magalhaes, Willian and Thomas Partey, but not everyone was happy with their business.

Some fans were unhappy with the deal to sign Willian due to his extortionate wages, with the Brazilian on a reported £220,000-per-week.

Edu, the man responsible for those deals, has taken a fair amount of the blame, with fans criticising the decision to give such a significant contract to a 32-year-old.

Now, reports suggest Arsenal could replace their transfer guru with Overmars.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Overmars could potentially be on his way out of Ajax.

Overmars is credited with helping to create Ajax’s golden generation of players – with Matthijs de Ligt, Donny van de Beek, Frenkie de Jong and Hakim Ziyech all having departed the club for significant transfer fees.