Performance coach Wilson set to leave Arsenal

Sam Wilson has been a coach at Arsenal since 2014 [Getty Images] Arsenal's lead performance coach Sam Wilson is set to leave the club and join a European team. Wilson, who has been at the Gunners since 2014 and with the first team for the past seven years, has been strongly linked to Juventus as former Arsenal head of performance Darren Burgess is director of performance in Turin. Sources say that the move is Wilson's decision, and he could have stayed with the Gunners but is leaving for a more senior role elsewhere. His departure comes after a number of backroom changes at Arsenal who last season won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. Despite lifting silverware, Arsenal suffered a number of injuries and head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal has left the club with the process of replacing the medic, who also worked at Crystal Palace and Liverpool, under way. Iqbal was informed of the change in the aftermath of Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris St-Germain. Arsenal have been conducting a review into their medical department with Mikel Arteta's long-term friend Joaquin Acedo consulting for the Gunners last season. The physio has known Arteta since his days as a player at Everton. Reports say that rehabilitation specialist Eneko Angulo is leaving Real Betis after 12 years at the end of this month following an approach from Arsenal. Angulo posted an emotional goodbye letter on social media with his anticipated appointment part of Arsenal's move to revamp their medical department.