Flamini should sign on in April March 22 2008
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists contract negotiations with midfielder Mathieu Flamini are "on course" and hopes his compatriot will sign a new deal next month.
The 24-year-old France international is in discussions with the club as his current deal expires at the end of the season.
He is technically free to discuss terms with other teams, but Wenger expects Flamini to commit himself to the north London giants sooner rather than later.
"We are on course there, negotiations are going well and we hope to sort that out in April," Wenger told Arsenal TV Online.
The French tactician also hailed the determination of Theo Walcott, after the young forward earned an England recall for next week's friendly with France.
"He's made progress quietly and slowly, like I prefer; I don't like one-day stars," Wenger said. "Theo has a quiet but firm determination behind his soft appearance, his young appearance, and I like that.
"He has a consistent way to behave, which is always a sign of a good career."