Arsene Wenger Discusses Job Offers, Says He's Gotten More Than Expected

Arsene Wenger has said he's received more offers to remain in management than he expected as he prepares to leave Arsenal, although he's not "considering anything" until his time at Arsenal is officially over. 

The departing Gunners chief of 22 years spoke to the media ahead of his penultimate match in charge of the team at Leicester City on Wednesday and said the opportunities are rife.

When asked if he's had many offers, Wenger replied, per Sky Sports:

"Yes! More than I expected.

"At the moment I am focusing on doing my job well. I'm not even analysing or considering anything. I want to work well here until the last day of my contract and then I will rest a little bit and think about where i will go from there.

"But for sure I will be active. My brain demands work and is active. I have huge experience in management. Overall, I will work. What will I do? I don't know yet."

BT Sport Score provided more quotes from Wenger, again emphasising his desire to remain close to football:

David Woods of the Daily Star wrote in March that Everton wanted Wenger to replace Sam Allardyce, but he was less than encouraging when asked about his chances of managing another English top-flight team: "I don't want to go any further on that into detail at the moment. It is difficult for me [to think about managing another English team] I don't envisage that at the moment."

There are few clear indicators as to where Wenger could end up in his next post, although his comments appear to suggest taking the helm of another Premier League team is hardly his ideal scenario.

"Le Professeur" has already managed in his native France, as well as in Japan with Nagoya Grampus Eight prior to his arrival at Arsenal in 1996, and he may fancy the idea of working in another new setting.

While his last season at the Emirates Stadium hasn't provided the positive send-off he'd have hoped for, without a trophy to hand, the club's support were united in bidding farewell to Wenger in his last home game, via Soccer AM:

Sunday's 5-0 home win over Burnley followed the UEFA Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid three days prior, which ended the Gunners' last chance of silverware or a route into next season's UEFA Champions League.

It's difficult to envision an Arsenal side without Wenger managing it, just as it is difficult to imagine the tactician leading any other club.

Wenger will have to embrace a new squad overseen by a different board whose policies may not align with those of Arsenal. While he may be 68, these could be his twilight years, or he could relaunch his career if all goes to plan and his talents blossom in a fresh position.

It seems a list of suitors are motivated to ensure that's the case, although Wenger remains transfixed on all things Arsenal until they end their season at Huddersfield Town on Sunday, May 13.