The 30-year-old Julian Nagelsmann, who is the youngest manager in the Bundesliga, has been linked with Arsenal as a replacement for Arsene Wenger.
However, Hoffenheim director of football Alexandr Rosen has confirmed that Nagelsmann remaining with the German club next season.
Mikel Arteta, Massimiliano Allegri and Luis Enrique also have been linked with Arsenal.
With Allegri set to stay at Juventus, as well as Enrique’s wage demands putting Arsenal off, Arteta clear favourite for Arsenal job.