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Wenger to sign new Arsenal contract

Wenger, whose contract at the Emirates Stadium expires at the end of this season, has previously been linked with a move away from the club that he has managed since 1996.

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain were said to be keen on his services prior to the appointment of former France coach Laurent Blanc in the close-season

Arsenal are top of the Premier League going into Tuesday's trip to Southampton, and Gazidis revealed that Wenger is set to be rewarded for a fine season.

"Arsene will be extending (his contract) with us and at right time we will make that announcement," Gazidis said.

Wenger's men are a point clear of Manchester City at the summit of the English top flight after taking 51 points from 22 games, with Chelsea a point further back in third.

Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since their famous unbeaten season in 2003-04, which was the Frenchman's third top-flight crown.