Massimiliano Allegri 'gives Arsenal three-week deadline'

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly given Arsenal three weeks to decide if they want him to take over at the Emirates.

The 49-year-old has emerged as the prime candidate to succeed Arsene Wenger in North London in recent weeks, with speculation rife that the Frenchman is about to call time on his 21-year stint in charge of the side.

According to the Daily Star, Allegri is "well aware" of Arsenal's interest in him and has given them until the end of the month to make an official approach.

The Serie A side are thought to have offered Allegri an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season, but he has stalled on signing amid links with the Gunners and Spanish giants Barcelona, who are in the market for a new coach following Luis Enrique's resignation.

Wenger has claimed that he will make a decision on his future before the end of next month.