Thierry Henry has urged Arsenal's Tony Adams to extend his Gunners career and insists the double-winners must not dismantle their all-conquering squad.
Adams, the 35-year-old defender, will enjoy a testimonial match against Celtic at Highbury on tonight and then decide whether to retire.
Fellow defender Lee Dixon has played his last game for the club, Gilles Grimandi is on his way out and media reports suggest Martin Keown could join Newcastle United.
"You need to keep the squad together if you want to carry on in this way," Henry, the English premier league's leading scorer this season, told reporters. "You can't say that you don't need Tony Adams as he's a match-winner. He always wants to win. That's the most important thing and he's a great skipper as well".
Adams has been at Arsenal for 19 seasons; Dixon (38) ended his competitive career in the 4-3 victory over Everton on Saturday.
Arsene Wenger last week that he "could not afford" to lose too many experienced players. Goalkeeper David Seaman will be offered a new contract and Arsenal are hoping Patrick Vieira will stay in north London.