Mikel Arteta could enter a hostile locker room should he take the Arsenal manager's job.
The Daily Mail says Arteta's appointment might not receive unanimous approval at the Emirates Stadium.
Senior players will remember that the Spaniard had a reputation as being a management man when he was club captain. So much so it is alleged some of the proceeds from players' club fines, which Arteta collected with great efficiency when team leader, were spent on an expensive watch for chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
Although no one can remember why the CEO was bought such a watch, it hasn't gone unnoticed that Gazidis has backed Arteta to be the new manager from the start of the selection process.