5 reasons why Arsene Wenger is the perfect manager to replace Lopetegui at Real Madrid

#3 He offers the best bet if the club is looking for a short-term appointment

Arsene Wenger's long-term vision might be a hurdle in case of a short-term appointment

Clubs changing coaches in the middle of the season is never an ideal proposition, especially for the biggest teams contesting for titles, as the firefighter approach to managerial changes is best suited to those at the bottom fodder trying to avoid relegation and the likes.

The upheaval in the dressing room such mid-season changes bring with them is a scenario most of the big teams avoid, as more often than not, it makes the club lose track of its objectives (although there are few exemptions with Zidane's appointment being one).

More often than not, most teams seek caretaker appointments, as their preferred choices are usually tied down at other clubs, and they would wait until the end of the season before making an official approach (although again there are exceptions).

There are very few top class managers suited to the profile of a Madrid coach, and most of them are already in stable jobs, with Conte the only viable option who is out of a job.

However, his payoff tussles with Chelsea could prove a real snag, as The Blues are adamant that they would not pay him the full value of his entitlement, and their case would be made much stronger if Conte accepts a new job so soon.

It has been stated severally that the Italian is the prime target of the Madrid board, and in his non-availability, the club could turn to a temporary appointment to see out the rest of the season until they get their man.

It is in this scenario that Wenger could come in, as the Frenchman is the perfect fit for Real Madrid to come in, steady the ship, see out the rest of the campaign and guide the club to the best possible finish.

Although Wenger's history of commitment and long-term visions could prove to be a minus in seeing this kind of arrangement come to fruition.