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LONDON. – Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis told a supporters’ meeting on Sunday afternoon that Arsene Wenger has not yet signed a contract extension, and that any decision will be “mutual”, while stating that the manager must become a “catalyst for change” for the club if he does stay.

Amid a backdrop of protest and angry feelings at the Emirates on Sunday, the CEO met with a fans’ forum before Arsenal’s 2-2 home draw with Manchester City in order to address recent concerns in a question and answer session, but also stress that the club are being proactive about the future beyond the manager.

Gazidis described how they are making a series of changes and updates, with the ideal scenario evidently the team ending the season well, and allowing Wenger to oversee the beginnings of a transformation.

The 67-year-old has told the board how he is willing to “reinvent” himself but the likelihood is that he will stay. There is an understanding for fan unrest, as well as an acknowledgement that mutual agreement will be more difficult if the current poor run continues. – The Independent.