The 77-year-old has been previously loyal to Gianni Infantino, but may go up against him

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Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering running for Fifa President against Gianni Infantino.

Senior figures within European football have spent weeks urging the 77-year-old Frenchman to enter the race ahead of the March election.

In his current role as Fifa's head of global development, Wenger has widespread respect across the footballing world.

Crucially, he would have the support of Uefa, which has led the opposition to Infantino's leadership.