Unai Emery has impressed Arsenal directors after talks over the manager's job.

The London Evening Standard says the 46-year-old was in London to meet with members of the Gunners hierarchy to discuss the possibility of succeeding Arsene Wenger, who stepped down last week after 22 years at the helm.

Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta was the frontrunner for the post after lengthy negotiations with Arsenal over the last few days but Emery's sudden availability appears to have swung it in his favour.

The Spaniard has been replaced at Paris Saint-Germain by Thomas Tuchel and is keen to work in England after a successful spell at the Ligue 1 club, winning the title, French League Cup and French Cup following three consecutive Europa League triumphs at Sevilla.