Rennes' owners are offering Arsene Wenger full control of the club as they push for him to replace former president Olivier Letang.

The Sun says owner Francois-Henri Pinault did not give a reason for the change in leadership but Letang said he was "obviously reluctant" to be leaving the club who won the Coupe de France last year during his presidency.

The Pinault family are one of the world's richest, owning fashion brands Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, and they believe they can persuade the former Gunners boss to come on board.

They will attempt to secure the services of the legendary former Arsenal manager by offering him the chance to become sporting director as well as president.

In effect it would give the Frenchman total control of the club.