Rafael Benitez is a shock contender to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager, should the Frenchman decide to step down at the end of the season, reports claim.
The Newcastle boss is a contender to take over at the Emirates and the Spaniard could well return to top-level Premier League management.
Benitez has previously managed both Liverpool and Chelsea, winning the Champions League with the former and the Europa League with the latter.
And he is now being considered for the top job at the Emirates along with three other candidates, according to the Mirror.
However, he faces competition from Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Tuchel, Barcelona manager Luis Enrique and Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim.
Benitez is a popular figure in Newcastle and he is currently attempting to guide them back to England’s top flight following relegation last season.
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