Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira in line to become new manager of Saint-Etienne following departure of Christophe Galtier

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Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is in the running to become Saint-Etienne’s new manager.

The French club are on the hunt for a new boss after it was announced current coach Christophe Galtier would be leaving in the summer.

The 50-year-old has been with Saint-Etienne since 2009 but the Ligue 1 side are now looking to go in a new direction.

A number of managers have been linked with the post, including Southampton boss Claude Puel and former Chelsea and Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri.

However, according to RMC, Vieira has now also been sounded out about possibly taking the reins at Saint-Etienne.

The 40-year-old is currently in charge of New York City FC and he has been tipped for a bright future.

Given the MLS side’s ties with Manchester City, it was thought Vieira would one day takeover at the Etihad but Saint-Etienne’s approach could change that.