Arsene Wenger is weighing up whether to put himself forward as a candidate for the Fifa presidency, the Press Association understands.

The former Arsenal manager, 77, remains in contention as one of several potential candidates Uefa could endorse as it seeks to offer a credible alternative to incumbent Gianni Infantino .

However, Wenger is not currently viewed as the preferred candidate, with other individuals also under evaluation. It is understood he remains undecided over whether to launch a bid.

Wenger’s reputation within football and intimate knowledge of the Fifa administration would render him a formidable challenger to Infantino should he choose to stand, with the Frenchman having served as Fifa’s chief of global football development since 2019.

Uefa is expected to hold meetings of its executive committee alongside gathering its member national associations this coming week for further discussions on who should receive Europe’s backing.

Infantino is set to seek re-election in March…