Arsenal could sign stop-gap Petit
 |  Petit helped Arsenal to the league and cup double in 1998 |
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LONDON, England -- Arsenal may consider signing French midfielder Emmanuel Petit as a stop-gap solution to their midfield injury problems, said manager Arsene Wenger.
Petit and compatriot Patrick Vieira formed a formidable partnership for the Gunners in the 1997-98 season when they won the league and FA Cup double.
Petit is currently rehabilitating after knee surgery and training with Arsenal.
"It has crossed my mind to help Emmanuel. He is here to get back to full fitness and find a club," said Wenger.
"It isn't in my mind at the moment to sign him but maybe he could help us for a few months. I haven't ruled it out."
Premier League champions Arsenal have suffered a sharp loss of form since losing to Manchester United on October 24 and have also lost Brazilian midfielders Edu and Gilberto to injury.
Captain Vieira is suspended for two important games, against league leaders Chelsea on December 12 and Tuesday's final group match against Rosenborg in the Champions League.
Petit, 34, left Arsenal in 2000 to join Barcelona before returning to England with Chelsea a year later. He was released by Chelsea at the end of last season after a series of knee operations.
Wenger ruled out giving Petit a full contract.
"I am just interested in helping him find a club where he could play for one or two years and he will not find that with us," he said.
