Arsène Wenger has no intention of drawing a line under his management career this summer because, for him, “retirement equals death”.

The Arsenal manager’s future is shrouded in doubt, with his contract at the north London club up at the end of the season and no announcement about an extension yet made.

This season has represented the most turbulent period of his 20 years at the club, with his side’s on-pitch failings resulting in widespread fan anger and even protests.

Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since 2004 and have spent most of this season well off the pace, with Chelsea and their new manager, Antonio Conte, running away with it.

At 67, it has been suggested that Wenger may decide to walk away from Arsenal and management all together. But when asked whether that is an option for him, his response was unequivocal.