Elite BlueCo director engaged in talks over Arsenal role

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their search for a new academy manager after holding talks with Strasbourg technical director Pascal De Maesschalck over the vacant position.The Gunners have been looking for a successor since Per Mertesacker departed the role at the end of the season, bringing an eight-year spell overseeing the club’s academy to a close.While the recruitment process is still ongoing, De Maesschalck has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take charge of one of Eng