Arsenal hero Bob Wilson could succeed Peter Hill-Wood as club chairman.

The Daily Star Sunday says Wilson has emerged as a leading candidate to replace outgoing Gunners chairman Hill-Wood.

Old Etonian Hill-Wood, 77, has hinted he is ready to step down after illness.

Fans' favourite Wilson, 71, won the Double with Arsenal in 1971 and has acted in an ambassadorial role since finishing as an anchorman with the BBC.