Freddie Ljungberg is considering asking fellow Invincible Gilberto Silva to join his coaching staff.
The Swede has stepped up to take charge of Arsenal on a temporary basis after Unai Emery was sacked as manager on Friday afternoon.
Now, with Ljungberg tasked with picking up the pieces at the Emirates, he is reportedly looking to bring in his former team-mate, according to The Sun.
Silva, who won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, still lives in London and has previously served as technical director at Greek side Panathanaikos in 2016.
Ljungberg – who has spent nine years at Arsenal as a player from 1998, winning two Premier League titles and two FA Cups – is desperate to impress as interim boss.
Sportsmail understands the Swede will emerge as a serious contender for the post if he can galvanise the team between now and the end of the season.
Arsenal officials want to give Ljungberg a fair crack at trying to prove he can replace Emery on a full-time basis. But, as it stands, the club are leaning towards making an external appointment.
Brendan Rodgers, Mikel Arteta, Patrick Vieira, Max Allegri, Nuno Espirito Santo, Mauricio Pochettino and Carlo Ancelotti are all seen as potential replacements for Emery.
After taking his first training session on Friday, Ljungberg tweeted: 'However long I oversee Arsenal for I will give everything I have to put smiles on faces again.
'We have a busy few weeks ahead and the team needs your support.
'Let's get to work!'
The 42-year-old spent time as Emery's assistant manager this season as well as coaching Arsenal's Under 23 side.