Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is under consideration by the Arsenal board.

The London Evening Standard says Ancelotti is a serious candidate to replace Arsene Wenger.

Senior figures at the club believe the 68-year-old's time in charge may end earlier and there is a sense behind the scenes he could give serious consideration to cutting short his contract.

Ancelotti is moving back to London with his family next month after leaving Germany following his sacking at Bayern Munich in September.

The 58-year-old spent two seasons in charge of Chelsea and it is believed that the Blues would be interested in re-hiring Ancelotti should Antonio Conte depart at the end of the season.