Arsenal ‘target two former stars to replace Edu as sporting director’ and one is already in the building

ARSENAL have reportedly identified two potential candidates to replace outgoing sporting director Edu Gaspar – and both are ex-Gunners.

The club officially announced Edu’s resignation and imminent departure on Monday.

GettyEdu Gaspar resigned as Arsenal’s sporting director this week[/caption] Arsenal’s academy manager, Per Mertesacker, is one candidateGetty Tomas Rosicky is another candidateGetty Images - Getty

A statement read: “We thank Edu for the part he has played...