Arsenal’s full-year revenue of about 350 million pounds ($434 million) is the third-highest in the Premier League, it’s about 30 percent less than rival Manchester United, which generates more commercial income from jersey-sponsorship rights and its branding. Usmanov called for an overhaul of Arsenal’s commercial operations.
Alisher Usmanov the Arsenal’s second biggest shareholder said the London soccer team’s embattled coach should help pick his eventual successor and the board and main investor are also responsible for a recent lack of success.“Some continuity is needed,” said Usmanov, who owns more than 30 percent of the club. “This includes the need to prepare a successor for Wenger, but in a very respectful way. I can suggest that Wenger himself can prepare a successor.” As well as Wenger’s future, media reports in the U.K. have suggested Arsenal is preparing to offload several members of its squad and that star player Alexis Sanchez may quit.
Wenger’s future has proved a divisive issue among fans, leading to chants, banners and infighting at matches. During a game last month, rival groups chartered planes to fly banners expressing support for and calling for the Frenchman to depart. Wenger has a contract until the end of the season
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