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Mikel Arteta is set to lose a crucial member of his backroom staff, with Italian side Parma closing in on the appointment of his assistant Carlos Cuesta.
At just 29, the Spaniard, who joined Arteta's staff in 2020, is set to become the youngest Serie A manager this century after Elio Loschi, who took over Triestina in 1939 at the age of 29 years, nine months and 20 days old.
His departure will come as a major blow to the Gunners boss ahead of what could be a defining season in his career at the Emirates.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between Arsenal and Parma are at the 'final stages'.
Cuesta has helped Arteta transform the north Londoners into title contenders following his arrival in 2020 after impressive stings with Atletico Madrid and Juventus, where he worked as Under 17s assistant manager.
However, he faces a tough task to turnaround the fortunes of a side still beloved for their star-studded 90s squad that finished last term 16th, just five points above the relegation zone.
Mikel Arteta is set to lose a crucial member of his backroom staff, with Italian side Parma closing in on the appointment of his assistant Carlos Cuesta
The 29-year-old has been by Arteta's side as the club have been transformed into title contenders
Meanwhile, Arteta is under pressure to deliver his first major trophy since guiding the club to the FA Cup in his first few months as manager in 2020.
Since then, the Gunners have vastly improved and established themselves as one of the best teams in Europe but silverware has eluded them.
The club are keen to invest in a new striker to aid their efforts and have been linked with the signings of Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
But the statements of intent of their likely title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City will not have given fans much hope of ending their 22-year wait for a top-flight title.
