Arsenal are eager to make a new technical director appointment.

The Sun says Arsenal are now set to make their search for a new director of football an urgent priority.

Roma chief Monchi and Marc Overmars, of Ajax, are understood to be the two top contenders for the role, with talks already held and an appointment expected imminently.

They believe a new man at the top can stabilise the club in the short term before paving the way for their rebuild.

Having lost Arsene Wenger after 22 years as manager, chief executive Ivan Gazidis followed him out the door with a move to AC Milan.