Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez would be a “great fit” for the Gunners.
Benitez is among the managers being touted as a possible replacement for Arsene Wenger, who is leaving the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season.
Parlour doubts Arsenal will turn to Benitez but feels the Spaniard would be a good choice to take over from Wenger.
Speaking on Talksport, Parlour said: “What he has done for Newcastle this season is amazing.
“With not a lot of investment, he’s got them playing so well. They are out of trouble when it looked like they would be in a relegation battle and now they are sitting really healthy in the league.
“He would be a great fit, but whether Arsenal want to go down that road…”
Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is among the others to be linked with the job, as has Juventus’ Max Allegri.
Parlour added: “There are younger managers and they (Arsenal) may say ‘Let’s give one of them an opportunity’ or go for one of the more experienced ones – Luis Enrique is favourite but Chelsea might be looking at him as well.
“So this board have got to make a big decision now, because I’ve always thought whoever replaces Arsene Wenger is going to have a hell of a job taking the club forward. It’s not an easy job.”
