Arsenal's search for a sporting director has shown no signs of ending anytime soon.

Football.london claims Marseille's Andoni Zubizarreta and former midfielder Edu are 'growing in prominence' during the club's thorough recruitment process.

However, the Gunners are not rushing the appointment and it is not guaranteed that the role will be fulfilled before the transfer window opens.

The North Londoners have already missed out on two candidates, Monchi and Marc Overmars, since undertaking their search.

Whoever fills the position will reportedly have £70m to spend in the next transfer window.