Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger remains hopeful of persuading Mathieu Flamini of signing a new contract.

"There is something in this team which is stronger than a few bucks here and there," said the Arsenal manager.

"What is really important is that this team says 'lets go to the end of our potential together and not walk out for any simpler reason' - and that is where I expect them to show strength, and care what they can achieve together."

Wenger noted: "We are not any more in a period where you get £100 more at another club and it decides your life.

"Flamini can earn more somewhere else that is for sure because it would be a free transfer - but how much is he ready to sacrifice to stay here?"