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Marc Overmars could take Matthijs De Ligt and Kasper Dolberg to Arsenal from Ajax if he is named new director of football

Former Gunners wing in line to make sensational return — and could even come back with gifts for Arsenal supporters

MARC OVERMARS could bring highly-rated Ajax stars Matthijs de Ligt and Kasper Dolberg to Arsenal if he is hired as director of football, according to reports.

The Gunners want a replacement in for the departed Richard Law, and have been considering their former winger, who has the same role at the Amsterdam Arena.

 Marc Overmars could return to Arsenal as new director of football
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Marc Overmars could return to Arsenal as new director of footballCredit: Getty
 Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt could follow Marc Overmars to Arsenal
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Barcelona target Matthijs de Ligt could follow Marc Overmars to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images

However, they have also agreed a deal in principle Raul Sanllehi, who is leaving his post with Barcelona, over the vacancy.

Mundo Deportivo report that Arsenal have an extra incentive to hire Overmars, 44, as the former Dutch international could bring with him two of the most sought-after youngsters in world football.

De Ligt, 18, plays as a centre-back and became the youngest Holland debutant since 1931 when he started the World Cup qualifying defeat to Bulgaria earlier this year.

Barcelona want to sign him as their future defensive lynchpin, but their hopes could be dashed if Overmars — who also starred at the Nou Camp — makes an Arsenal return.

 Kasper Dolberg is one of most highly-rated Ajax prospects in history
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Kasper Dolberg is one of most highly-rated Ajax prospects in history
 Marc Overmars was part of Arsenal's Double-winning side of 1997-98
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Marc Overmars was part of Arsenal's Double-winning side of 1997-98Credit: Getty Images
 Marc Overmars left Arsenal to join Barcelona but could make return on board
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Marc Overmars left Arsenal to join Barcelona but could make return on boardCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Kasper Dolberg scored twice for Ajax in 4-1 victory away at Feyenoord
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Kasper Dolberg scored twice for Ajax in 4-1 victory away at FeyenoordCredit: EPA
 Barcelona are keen on Kasper Dolberg as long-term replacement for Luis Suarez
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Barcelona are keen on Kasper Dolberg as long-term replacement for Luis SuarezCredit: EPA

Dolberg, meanwhile, is considered one of the best prospects to ever graduate from the Ajax academy.

The Dane, 20, shot to the fore with 23 goals last season and is also a target for several top clubs around the world.


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Barca had earmarked Dolberg as a potential solution to the problem surrounding the misfiring Luis Suarez.

The Catalans want a cheap option, who would also work as a long-term replacement.

But Arsenal could have the upper hand if Overmars arrives.


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