The future surrounding the men behind the scenes at Arsenal has led to reports that transfer negotiator Dick Law could leave this summer, The Telegraph reports.

What's the word?

Whilst the speculation on Arsene Wenger's future as Arsenal manager continues to make back-page headlines, the Gunners now face the risk of losing another influential member behind the scenes as Dick Law may leave this summer.

The trusted transfer negotiator, a staunch ally of under-fire boss Arsene Wenger, Law has occupied his position since 2007, following the loss of David Dein in 2005, and operates very much like a Director of Football in North London.

However, the Gunners run the risk of losing both Law and Wenger come the end of the season, with it not being clear whether Law would carry on his role without Wenger and vice-versa. If Law was to leave, Arsenal would have another big hole to fill.

Why is Law so important?

Dick Law has been the driving force behind numerous big Arsenal signings in the past, with his stand-out moment coming in 2014 when the Gunners secured a club-record deal for Mesut Ozil- with Law's negotiations with Ozil's agent keeping the interest quiet from the club's rivals.

Prior to his current role, Dick Law worked as a scout in the South America region for the Gunners and identified the talents of both Gilberto Silva and Carlos Vela to Arsene Wenger, both of whom became hits in the first-team.

If Law was to leave, Arsenal may look to appoint an official Director of Football or seek a Head of Recruitment but it remains to be seen who that will be, as any incoming manager would likely have an influence over the position.

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