Pakistan, Nov. 11 -- Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election.

For weeks, senior figures in European football have been hoping the Frenchman would run for the job, and he is now giving it serious thought.

Wenger is 77, leading to questions over whether he could provide long-term leadership for the sport.

But some of his supporters have told BBC Sport that they would be happy for him to win the election, then stand down before serving a full four-year term.

Infantino's position was plunged into crisis by a backlash caused by his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

But he retains support in South America,...