Ancelotti Available

Don't think Ancelotti would be that steady hand with the players available. He's too hands off, which is probably why he's garnered more of a reputation -Bayern aside- for his handling of big-name (read ego) dressing rooms.

Precisely why he'd be a good follow up (short term at least) to Emery's micromanagement. From the outside it's looked like ego's been a big problem for Arsenal for awhile now, so there'd probably be a short term bounce effect.

But their board will adore him. Very relaxed, good politician who won't cry or make excuses for himself, and presents a very good image of the club in general. They'll love it, and certain Arsenal fans will hate it

Could be good to help Freddie develop of Ancelotti is hands off. Allow Freddie to be the hands on guy.

Orney

Fluid/changeable but current sense:
- Arsenal want situation settled asap but right man over quick decision
- If No1 pick available, gets done
- If available in summer, FL holds fort
- If No1 pick unclear, FL holds fort + has chance to impress
- #AFC not seeking Ancelotti profile

I'm not that versed on Arsenal really, DA, but what I hear and read suggests that they've got a few very good players and a lot of dross. Not sure that sorting out squad revamps is what Ancelotti's best at.

I won't assume Freddie would get an automatic position on his coaching staff. His son's been his assistant at his last two clubs, and because Arsenal's a job in England (and he's unemployed) I'm willing to bet Paul Clement would be on board as well.

I'm not that versed on Arsenal really, DA, but what I hear and read suggests that they've got a few very good players and a lot of dross. Not sure that sorting out squad revamps is what Ancelotti's best at.
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It's all matter of opinion of course, personally I see Arsenal as a terribly built squad with very good individual players. Someone like Ancelotti who keeps the tactics simple & the players happy will be a breath of fresh air to a squad who had to deal with Emery's distant 'tactical professor' approach.

Long term the issue for me will be their fans wanting more. It's a massive generalization formed by what they deemed unsatisfactory for Wenger, but more importantly the reasons why, because he's not a manager who pushes players. He's an appeaser.

You would be mad not to!

Although, obviously i hope you don't.

Fantastic manager who we shouldn't have got rid of at the time. Also, a gentleman.

I'd take him.

Read a lot of articles about the Napoli president interfering too much so I'll take Ancelottis failure there with a pinch of salt.

I'd take him as a short term option and think he would be a relatively safe bet to restore us back to a position where we're an attractive proposition for a longer term manager. Part of me would worry Ancelotti has become outdated.