Arteta and Vieira were definitely spoken to and - whether directly or indirectly - Allegri was too.
In this tightly guarded process it is unclear if - and to what extent - there was contact with Julian Nagelsmann of Hoffenheim, Belgium assistant Thierry Henry, outgoing PSG boss Emery and Monaco’s Leonardo Jardim.
What we do know is that Arsenal have held formal interviews and in-depth negotiations.
If his information has any merit we had a shortlist of three candidates and Tuchel, but because of the PSG job he was out of consideration at the end.