After Saturday's 3-1 defeat against West Bromwich Albion – when there were protests against him – Wenger revealed he has made a decision about his future after talks with the Arsenal board and would make it public “very soon” . Wenger, 67, was offered a two-year deal earlier in the season – but The Sunday Express understands he has reached a compromise to stay on for one more year.

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Arsenal fans display banners calling for Arsene Wenger's exit Sat, March 18, 2017 Arsenal fans raised banners calling for Arsene Wenger's exit after the Gunners lost 3-1 to West Bromwich Albion Play slideshow Getty Images•REUTERS 1 of 8 Arsenal fans raised banners calling for Arsene Wenger's exit at The Hawthorns

He is reluctant to go after 21 years, despite suffering six defeats in the last nine games. Juventus boss Max Allegri had agreed to take over if Wenger decided to stand down when his contract runs out in summer.

GETTY Juventus boss Max Allegri had agreed to replace Arsene Wenger