The real reasons behind the Brazilian footballer’s shock exit from Arsenal are revealed as Nottingham Forest’s bombshell links become clear

It has been reported that Arsenal sporting director Edu has decided to leave Arsenal and sources have explained to TEAMtalk the reasons behind this shock development and a move to Nottingham Forest is possible.

Edu, 46, played a key role in Arsenal’s rise to prominence under manager Mikel Arteta and helped attract stars such as Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes and others to the Emirates.

It is worth noting that there is no confirmation from Edu yet. Arsenal but he’s leaving Daily Mail They insist the decision was made, supported by TEAMtalk sources.

We were informed that the reason for his departure was due to ‘internal disagreements regarding the course to be taken for Arsenal’s future, which emerged during the club’s long-term strategic review’.

Sources say so education He has ‘conflicting views with other leading figures at Arsenal on the next steps for Arsenal’s development’ and has decided to leave so as not to disrupt his ‘fantastic’ relationship with the club.

The decision is not expected to have any consequences for manager Mikel Arteta, who continues to have the full support of Arsenal’s chief executives despite a recent slump in results.

TEAMtalk, Nottingham Forest owner For the first time, Evangelos Marinakis has expressed interest in being given a role in the club network. Independent.

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Edu ‘agreed’ to join Nott’m Forest

An important development, journalist David Ornstein He claimed Edu had ‘agreed’ to join Marinakis’ group and could now lead the recruitment for clubs such as Forest, Greek side Olympiacos and Portugal’s Rio Ave.

“Arsenal sporting director Edu has agreed to join the group controlled by #NFFC owner Evangelos Marinakis” Ornstein shared a post on X.

“Not signed + role not yet finalized but leaving #AFC to new role – includes growing operational responsibility.”

Edu also had offers from several clubs from his native Brazil but appears to have opted to join Marinakis instead.

Arsenal will now begin their search for a new sporting director and hope to find one before the January transfer window begins.

Arsenal summary: Gyokeres’ latest situation / Is the Gunners goalkeeper going to Tottenham?

Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to scrutinize potential transfer targets despite Edu expecting to leave the club.

Sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that Arsenal are looking to bring in a prolific striker who can compete with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

We can confirm that Sporting CP’s goal machine Viktor Gyokeres and Newcastle star Alexander Isak, who scored against the Gunners at the weekend, are high on the shortlist.

Latest reports indicate that Barcelona have joined the race for Gyokeres. He could make a player-plus-cash offer for the striker, including 19-year-old striker Vitor Roque.

However, sources have told TEAMtalk that Sporting CP will demand Gyokeres’ full €100m (£84m/$109m) release clause, which is likely to keep Barcelona away from the transfer.

In other news Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein reportedly a Tottenham targetThey are looking to bring more competition to Guglielmo Vicario.

22-year-old Hein is currently on loan at Real Valladolid, which competes in LaLiga. His contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season and Spurs are thought to be interested in signing him on a free transfer.

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