Freddie Ljungberg close to become manager of Swedish side, Malmo

Freddie Ljungberg is set to leave Arsenal and he's close to being named as manager of Malmo in his native Sweden, acc4to reports gathered.

Recall that Ljungberg was Arsenal's interim head coach following the departure of Unai Emery. Earlier today, Mikel Arteta took over on a permanent basis.

According to Sportal, Malmo want Ljungberg to be their new manager as a replacement for Uwe Rosler.

Malmo is located close to Halmstad, where Ljungberg started his playing career, and the 42-year-old has a close relationship with the club's sports manager Daniel Andersson.

Although, Arteta will not take charge until Sunday, Ljungberg is expected to be in charge for Arsenal's Premier League game away to Everton on Saturday.

Arsenal have won just one of Ljungberg's five games as interim boss. Prior to Emery's departure, he had been working as an assistant coach since the summer and he gained experience coaching the Gunners' U23 side last season.

Ljungberg also had a spell as Wolfsburg's assistant boss in 2017.

Arteta has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with Arsenal and it has been reported that Steve Round, who previously worked for Manchester United and Everton, will be part of his coaching staff.