Arsenal players are stunned by news that Unai Emery will be named new manager this week.
The Gunners squad had been expecting Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta to take charge. However, former PSG coach Emery has won the race after an impressive interview just yesterday.
The Daily Mail says a contract for the Spanish former boss of Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and Spartak Moscow was being thrashed out on Monday night by Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
It is believed Emery has agreed to work under a tight transfer budget and strict controls from the board.
Emery left his role as Paris-Saint Germain manager at the end of the season despite winning five trophies in two years, Thomas Tuchel taking his position at the French club.
News of Emery's imminent appointment was met with shock by players on Monday night, who had fully expected Arteta to be in charge next season.