Max Allegri distances himself from Arsenal job (Metro)

Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says he will not be returning to management until the summer, ruling out the possibility of taking over at Arsenal midway through the season.

The Italian – who won five straight Serie A titles during his time in Turin – has been out of work since the end of last season and is one of the main contenders to take over from Unai Emery full-time at the Emirates.

Freddie Ljungberg has been handed the role on an interim basis while Arsenal’s hierarchy assess potential candidates, though Allegri has made it clear he’s not available right now. Read more