Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger set to sign new contract
Arsene Wenger looks set to agree a new deal to stay in charge at Arsenal.[LNB]Wenger, who turns 61 in October, will be out of contract next summer but confirmed at Friday's press conference ahead of the new Premier League season that a new deal was on the table.[LNB] Looking forward: Arsene Wenger with Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie at a club open day last week[LNB]The French coach has revolutionised the north London club since hisarrival as a relative unknown in September 1996, going on to win thedomestic double in his first full season.[LNB]However, since the club moved to their new Emirates Stadium home, Wenger's young side have been unable to supply any more silverware, the last trophy being the 2005 FA Cup.[LNB]Yet the Gunners boss continues to have faith in both his own ability and that the current crop of talent will finally come of age.[LNB]'I have to show as well how much I believe in this team by showing my commitment,' he said.[LNB]'My situation will be sorted out very soon. It is more a question about timing, and all the other ingredients which are in a contract will be easy to short out.[LNB]'I believe my commitment to the club has nothing do with thespeculation of how the season would go, because that would be unfair,'he said.[LNB]'If I do not do well, and one day the club is not happywith me I can completely understand that I do not stay here any more.But I believe we will do well.'[LNB] Glory days: But Arsenal haven't won the title since their 2004 success[LNB]Wenger has set his sights firmly on delivering a first championship since his 'Invincibles' side swept all before them in 2004.[LNB]'What will be success is to improve from last year, which is to win the league - that is the only benchmark,' the Gunners boss declared.[LNB]You cannot finish third and then say for the season after, you want to finish behind that.[LNB]'We are a young side and the improvement is natural - the ambition is there, we are hungry for success. We know people want more from us and we are ready to give more, but success is to win the league.'[LNB]Wenger may be preparing for his 14th campaign at the helm, but the former Monaco boss maintains the desire for success burns as strong as ever.[LNB]'I love to win and I love football - I can combine the two and that is what keeps me hungry,' he said.[LNB]'It has nothing to do with the number of years you are in the job, it is just your nature - if I play any game with you, I will want to win it. If I lose I am sad.'[LNB] Arsenal target Schwarzer is too good to let go, insists Fulham boss HughesSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsARSENAL FC
