Jonas Eidevall: ‘Shock’ at resignation but not his exit from Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender Casey Stoney, who was sacked by her NWSL club San Diego Wave in June, was seen as an early frontrunner for the job having returned to England.
The ex-Manchester United manager told Sky Sports’ Three Players and a Podcast recently that she was “chomping to get back in” for the right opportunity, yet she is not believed to be under consideration by Arsenal.
Another out-of-work manager currently living in England is former Netherlands coach Mark Parsons, while Tony Gustavsson, who led Australia to the World Cup semi-finals, recently left his role with his country.
Englishman Nick Cushing, who led Manchester City to their first WSL title in 2016, is currently head coach at New York City but has always remained open to a return to England.
The Gunners also have a number of impressive coaches in their ranks who could be in the frame, including Arsenal legend Kelly Smith, former Brighton manager Melissa Clarke-Reed, and Renee Slegers, who succeeded Eidevall at his former club Rosengard and will have the chance to impress as interim head coach.
White said Arsenal have a group of players that are “phenomenal” but it is all about finding the manager who can create the “right blend”.
Arsenal have the squad to win any game, according to Beattie, but they need to get back to playing the “Arsenal way”.
“That free-flowing football, that technical ability that everyone has at that club, I think that’s what the fans would want to see, first and foremost.”
