MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI has been urged to quit Juventus and build a legacy at Arsenal by mentor Giovanni Galeone.
The Italian has been linked with a move to the Emirates if Arsene Wenger decides to end his 20-year reign as Gunners boss at the end of the season.
And Allegri - who was managed by Galeone during their time at Pescara - has been told he could build an 'exciting team' in the Premier League.
Galeone told Il Messaggero: "It's a historic club, managed by Arsène.
"Everything will hinge on his [Allegri's] decision.
"It's a traditional club and Max can build a young and exciting squad.
"There's will be players there capable of adapting well to his style.
"He could still stay.
"I believe they could still convince home - let's see what happens in the Champions League and Coppa Italia, but I believe the time has arrived for him to leave."
Allegri’s strained relationship with the Italian press had made it look likely he would leave Bianconeri at the end of the season.
And the former AC Milan manager's agent has been in contact with the Gunners over taking over the North London club.
Arsenal have been preparing for life without Wenger in case he leaves the club in the summer.
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They have compiled a shortlist of possible successors to the Frenchman and some have been contacted to gauge their interest.
RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed talks with Arsenal.
And Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is also a possible candidate, who Gunners chiefs admire.
While Dennis Bergkamp and Diego Simeone are outside runners for the possible job.
But Allegri is the front-runner as he has shown he can bring in results on a budget.
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