After over five transformative years at Arsenal, sporting director Edu Gaspar is set to depart the club. The 46-year-old Brazilian, who played a pivotal role both on and off the field for the Gunners, is reportedly eyeing a fresh challenge, potentially with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’s group of clubs. Marinakis, a Greek businessman, also controls Olympiacos and Rio Ave, adding an interesting dimension to Edu’s possible next move.

Forest has declined to comment officially but has previously issued denials regarding any connections to Edu. Regardless of where Edu heads next, his departure will undoubtedly leave a void at Arsenal, a club where he has significantly reshaped the sporting strategy over the past half-decade.