Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira believes that Steve Bould would be the perfect man to replace Arsene Wenger as manager when he leaves the club.

The former Gunners defender was appointed as the new assistant manager over the summer following the retirement of Pat Rice.

Bould got a taste of the role as he led the Londoners from the touchline in the 2-1 win at Montpellier HSC due to Wenger's European ban, and Vieira thinks that his former teammate could do the job on a full-time basis one day.

"I'm not surprised [to see Bould linked with the Arsenal manager's job]," Vieira told talkSPORT.

"Steve's been with the youth team at Arsenal for a long time and I know how dedicated he is.

"He loves being a coach and would be the perfect successor to Arsene Wenger. He knows the club and young players better than anyone else and he's got this passion and desire to be a manger. It would be really good for Arsenal."

Next up for Arsenal are Vieira's current employers Manchester City on Sunday.