Patrick Vieira is on the brink of committing his future to Arsenal, his manager has said.
Arsene Wenger is confident he can ward off interest from the likes of big-spending London neighbours Chelsea by persuading his captain to agree to a new deal.
"I believe Patrick is very close to signing. I am very optimistic," Wenger told the Daily Mail.
The Highbury boss also reported Vieira's fellow French midfielder Robert Pires will not be leaving either. "Rumours that we have had offers for Robert are not true," said Wenger.
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"He is about to agree an extension to his contract".