Arsenal have already made contact with the representatives of Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri as they look to line up their new manager.
Arsene Wenger is preparing to take charge of his final game as Gunners boss and it is claimed the north London side want to announce his successor by the end of May.
Allegri is a key contender and, according to ITA Sport Press, Arsenal have already had contact with the Juventus coach's entourage.
The Juventus coach could take the job if he chooses to quit the Italian champions and it is claimed that financially an agreement could be quickly found with the tactician.
Allegri is expected to have talks with Juventus at the end of the season as he weighs up whether or not to continue in Turin.
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Arsenal also have other options, including former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira and Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta.
Wenger's Arsenal side lost away at Leicester City on Wednesday night and the Frenchman will want to bow out with a win when the Gunners play Huddersfield Town on Sunday.
