Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects there will be a development in his contract negotiations on Thursday or Friday this week.

The Frenchman's current deal expires at the end of this season and there had been speculation that close ally David Dein's departure from the board last season might make him think twice before agreeing new terms.

But Wenger, who has been with Arsenal since 1996, says he feels a "responsibility" to the young side he is building at the Emirates Stadium and now looks almost certain to stay on.

"Am I still motivated to go on at Arsenal? Yes absolutely. I am very motivated," Wenger told RMC radio earlier today.

"With all the young players I signed, I feel a kind of responsibility.

"I am in talks with Arsenal. I can't see any drawback to extend. There will be some news on Thursday or Friday."