Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger won't rule out a new deal for Abou Diaby.
The injury-plagued midfielder's current deal expires in June.
"The only thing I must say is that he progresses well in training," said Wenger.
"He goes step by step but he has not played yet and is not in a position to play yet. I will have to talk to him soon but I plan to do that in March."