Published:<\/span> 08:19 EDT, June 17, 2023 <\/span> | Updated:<\/span> 08:51 EDT, June 17, 2023 <\/span> <\/p>\n Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta over the possibility of him becoming the club’s next manager, according to reports in France.<\/p>\n Arteta guided the Gunners to a second-place finish in the Premier League last season, challenging Manchester City for the title but ultimately falling short.<\/p>\n The Spaniard signed a new deal at Arsenal that will keep him at the Emirates until 2024, however, talks have reportedly taken place between Arteta and PSG sporting director Lu\u00eds Campos. RMC<\/a><\/p>\n The Ligue 1 champions are looking for a fourth permanent manager in five years after parting ways with Christophe Galtier after just one season in charge.<\/p>\n Arteta’s links to the vacant Paris Saint-Germain come after talks between the club and former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann broke down.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta has reportedly held talks with Paris Saint-Germain to become their next manager<\/p>\n Paris Saint-Germain are looking for their fourth permanent manager in five years<\/p>\n PSG sporting director Luis Campos (left) is said to be pessimistic about the chances of bringing Arteta (right) to France<\/p>\n Concerned Arsenal supporters will be boosted by the news that discussions with Arteta did not develop as the French side would have hoped.<\/p>\n Campos is reportedly pessimistic about the 41-year-old’s chances of fighting outside of England given his commitment to Arsenal.<\/p>\n Arteta is keen to compete in the Champions League with Arsenal when they return to European Cup competition after a six-year absence.<\/p>\n It is also reported that Campos is not responsible for making decisions on the appointment of a new manager and talks were allegedly held only to determine whether Arteta would be interested in the PSG project.<\/p>\n However, there are encouraging signs about the possibility of appointing Porto manager Sergio Conceicao, with negotiations apparently expected this weekend.<\/p>\n PSG will reportedly step up negotiations with Porto coach Sergio Conceicao<\/p>\n Conceicao is represented by super agent Jorge Mendes who is said to be in France at the weekend to try to reach a deal.<\/p>\n The Portuguese is said to be considered a great fit for the role due to his managerial experience in Ligue 1 with Nantes and his ability to speak French.<\/p>\n The promise of a big transfer kitty and a star-studded squad with Kylian Mbappe is said to be an attractive proposition for Conceicao, who has previously been linked with taking over at the Parc des Princes.<\/p>\n Conceicao is tied to Porto on a contract until 2024, with PSG facing the possibility of paying a \u00a315.3m release clause to land his managerial target.<\/p>\n![\"Paris](\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/06\/17\/13\/72244433-12205785-image-a-12_1687005142042.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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