Arsenal in Advanced Talks to Hire Napoli Scouting Chief Maurizio Micheli

The prospective appointment would reinforce Andrea Berta’s overhaul of Arsenal’s recruitment after recent leadership departures.

Overview

Multiple outlets including BBC Sport report negotiations are at an advanced stage for Micheli to take a senior recruitment role, though no agreement has been announced.
The specific job title and scope of responsibility at Arsenal have not been defined publicly.
Micheli, 57, has a long Serie A scouting résumé with Udinese, Bologna, Brescia and Hellas Verona, plus two spells at Napoli.
He is credited with identifying Marek Hamsik, Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and has previously attracted interest from Juventus, according to reports.
Arsenal’s structure is being reworked as Edu and Jason Ayto have exited, Andrea Berta became sporting director in April, James Ellis was promoted to technical director, and Mark Curtis took over football intelligence.