Reports indicate that Premier League side Arsenal are in talks with Manchester City over the availability of coach Mikel Arteta.
Gunners chief executive Vinai Venkatesham was pictured leaving the Spaniard's (Arteta) Manchester mansion following City's 3-0 win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Man City superstar playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has weighed in on the matter, saying that it would be a perfect opportunity for Arteta’s career growth.
"He is helping us a lot, but if he gets a good opportunity to be a head coach, and he thinks it's time for him to take that, I think as a club you need to let somebody go.
"You want to grow as a head coach, I guess. If he doesn't, it's his decision, but why, otherwise, start coaching in that way?
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"It's difficult for me to explain. Whatever he wants to do, you have to do it. If you want to grow, you need to take opportunities when they come,” De Bruyne told UK media.
City manager Pep Guardiola has in the past admitted he hoped Arteta,37, would continue on at the Etihad but said he wanted "the best for him."
De Bruyne added: "He is finding his role really, really good right now.
"I guess one day he will want to be a head coach. I don't know when but he's helping the team in the way he thinks he can help and is doing a good job."
Arteta started his coaching role under Guardiola in 2016 after retiring from playing at the end of his fifth season with Arsenal.
