Wenger keen to extend Gallas deal

06 January 2010 09:38
The accomplished centre-half has been in outstanding form this season and is set to be rewarded with a deal that ties him to Arsenal beyond his existing terms, which expire in the summer.[LNB]Club policy at Arsenal is that players over 30 are only offered one-year contract extensions but Wenger was somewhat vague when quizzed about Gallas.[LNB]Conceding an exception could be made due to the player's position, Wenger appears determined to keep Gallas, being of the opinion his experience is key in what is a young squad. [LNB]"One year? Unfortunately that is the rule here, except for the manager," he said. [LNB]"For a striker after 32 you can only give a year contract. For a centre-back you can be a bit more comprehensive with the situation. We'll see. [LNB]"William has been amazing the whole season. He does what you dream of as a manager - he does not talk and plays well. What you respect is how well he responded when he was not captain any more. [LNB]"At some stage I considered Gallas might leave, but he's learned that being appreciated is important. The young players respect him. It is always the same in life: if you have the right attitude then people will rate you. [LNB]"He had the right attitude, that means he has maybe found appetite again for the club."[LNB][LNB]

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