With Arsene Wenger stepping down this summer, Sven Mislintat's influence at Arsenal looks set to increase over the next few months. We don't know who will be tasked with replacing the Frenchman after 22 years in north London, but we do know that the longevity of Wenger's reign created an unhealthy imbalance of power which any successor will struggle to fill single-handed. Accordingly then, it appears the former Dortmund man will shoulder some of that responsibility himself in the post-Wenger era at Arsenal, particularly in the transfer market, after being appointed Head of Recruitment in November. And the early signs are certainly encouraging. In addition to two Dortmund old boys being...
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