Arsenal ‘agree to sign Barcelona chief Raul Sanllehi’ as new as director of operations

Barcelona chief Raul Sanllehi, second from left/Courtesy

Arsenal have reportedly agreed to sign Barcelona chief Raul Sanllehi as their new director of operations.

According to the Sun, Sanllehi will work closely with Arsene Wenger and help bring in transfer targets.

It is understood that he will take up his role at the Emirates in the coming weeks.

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He is credited with helping to bring Neymar, Luis Suarez and Alexis Sanchez to the Nou Camp.

Manchester City are said to have been keen on luring the Barcelona man whose contract expires in a few days to the Premier League.

Sanllehi is expected to replace Dick Law who stepped down in September.