Ivan Gazidis is being lined up to take over as the head of Major League Soccer if he loses his Arsenal power battle with manager Arsene Wenger.

Chief executive Gazidis wants to implement structural changes at Arsenal whether or not Wenger stays past the end of this season.

But Wenger has made it clear that he wants to remain in full control if he extends his contract, which has increased suggestions that Gazidis could eventually leave his post if the Frenchman stays on.

Sources involved in MLS believe one option will be for Gazidis to replace Don Garber as commissioner, when the 59-year-old’s contract expires at the end of next year.