Guardiola - the ideal candidate to coach "Arsenal"? © EuroFootball.com

Pep Guardiola is considered one of the most realistic candidates to replace Arsene Wenger at London's Arsenal club.

The 41-year-old specialist left Barcelona after the last season and stated that he will rest for a while. Nevertheless, his name is constantly associated with the most powerful teams on the Old Continent.

According to former Guardiola's pupil Rafael Marquez, he would be a perfect fit for the London team: "He will soon return to the big football and, I think, will turn to England. Pep would be ideal for Arsenal."

Wenger's contract with the Gunners will expire in the summer of 2014, and negotiations for its extension are currently proceeding slowly.