Arsenal's next move should be obvious after Arsene Wenger's takeover comments

Arsenal's Europa League exit has left the club in disarray, with Mikel Arteta facing mounting sack pressure and the owners as unpopular as ever.

It might be time for the club to welcome back the man credited with building the Emirates, but who hasn't returned since leaving in 2018 - Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal are crawling towards a top-half finish in the Premier League, but face the real prospect of finishing as low as 11th.

European football, something that was almost a guarantee when Wenger was at the helm, now seems somewhat of a fantasy.

Arsenal are currently ninth in the table, just a point above Aston Villa - who have a game in hand.

Arteta clearly needs some help to turn things around, whether that comes from new director of football Richard Garlick or from investment in the transfer market.

Arsene Wenger recently claimed he would help out Arsenal in any way he could (beIN SPORTS)

Speaking about Daniel Ek's proposed takeover of the club, Wenger vowed to help the club in any way he could if he was asked.

He said: "Look, I will always support Arsenal. If I can help Arsenal I will do it in any way. That's my answer. If not, I am happy in my life."

Wenger's time in the dugout seems to be over, and the club shouldn't - and won't - look at bringing him back as manager.

Mikel Arteta is facing mounting pressure after this week's Europa League exit (GETTY)

But why not ask him to come back as an advisor?

As manager, Wenger led Arsenal to the Premier League title three times while winning the FA Cup seven times.

Perhaps equally as impressive, Wenger guided Arsenal through the financial difficulties of bankrolling the construction of the Emirates Stadium while still competing for a top-four finish.

Mikel Arteta played under Arsene Wenger during his time at Arsenal (PA)

Even though money was tight, Arsenal managed consistent top-four finishes, something they'd give anything for now.

There's no denying that Wenger lost his way towards the end of his time at the helm at Arsenal, but the Gunners continued to play attractive football.

Now, however, there seems to be no reason behind their approach to games, as we saw against Villareal.

Bringing in Wenger to be an advisor to Arteta could be the stroke of genius Arsenal need to turn their fortunes around.

Arsenal officials have some big decisions to make this summer, with some questioning whether the current manager's time is up.

But at just 39, Arteta still has an exciting career ahead of him in the dugout. He just needs some help.