Arsene Wenger is unhappy with Arsenal’s board over the lack of support they have shown him this season, according to reports.
The Times claims that the 67-year-old is now concerned that the intensity of the speculation surrounding his future is damaging his squad, and feels more could have been done by the club’s hierarchy to show their faith.
Wenger is claimed to have privately indicated to Arsenal that he will sign the two-year contract extension which is on offer, but the club want to wait until the end of the season as they are aware of the fans’ anger towards the manager at the present time.
The report also claims that Wenger was ‘unimpressed’ with last month’s statement about his future, which was released by Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick.
There is also said to be tension between Wenger and the club’s chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, over Arsenal’s plans to launch a major restructure this summer.
Gazidis wants to bring in a sporting director to oversee transfers – a move which Wenger is claimed to be unhappy with.
Speaking about his future ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Manchester City on Sunday, Wenger said: ‘The FA Cup doesn’t play any part.
‘Its an important game for me because it’s our only chance to win a trophy this season.
‘We are fully focused on that. My future is Sunday.’
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