Arsenal legend sends strong message to Gunners over vacant role

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has insisted that he is ready to take a top job amid reports he is being targeted to replace Arsene Wenger.

Vieira has been manager of New York City FC since 2016, and is one of several managers being linked with the hot seat at the Emirates Stadium.

Wenger confirmed last week that he would step down at the end of the season after 21 years with the North London club.

Asked how he has improved since coaching the MLS side, Vieira told Goal: “If the question is, if I’m ready. Yes, I’m ready.

“I still have, of course, next year. It is going to be my contract at least until the end of the season and then after that, anything can happen.

“But I have a contract until the end of the season.

“When your name is linked with big teams in Europe, it’s good,” he continued.

“That shows that people are following what you are doing and you are doing a good job.

“What is important for me is to focus and concentrate about what I’m doing at the moment. My head and my mind and my energy is on how to win the next game.”

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