William Gallas is set to be handed a new contract by
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
The 32-year-old Frenchman is in the final season of a four-year
deal and is free to talk to other clubs in January. His future at
the Emirates Stadium looked uncertain last season after some
outspoken comments about his team-mates led to him being stripped
of the captaincy.
However, his partnership with new signing Thomas Vermaelen at
the centre of the Gunners defence has so far flourished this season
and Wenger may look to extend the former Chelsea man's stay in north London.
"I will assess William's contract in December but the signs are
good for him," the manager was quoted as saying in the News of
the World.
"Gallas and Vermaelen look comfortable together and are good for
each other. It is sometimes difficult to know who makes the other
one good."