Daily Mirror

Wenger plots for Gunners

- J.cross@trinitymir­ror.com EXCLUSIVE BY JOHN CROSS

Antoine Griezmann is a target for both Manchester United and Chelsea and he underlined why – earning and converting a penalty as well as oozing class throughout The Foxes boss made a subtle tactical change at the break. It allowed dangerman Riyad Mahrez to get more into the game as the visitors carried a greater threat Leicester missed skipper Wes Morgan, while Robert Huth was booked and will miss the second leg. If both are out, the Foxes will have big problems in defence Swedish ref Jonas Eriksson is a multi-millionair­e so doesn’t do this for the money! Foxes fans probably wished refereeing wasn’t his hobby after penalty decision From next season Atletico will have a new home in the northeast of the capital... but it will be a struggle to replicate the atmosphere and traditions of this place ARSENE WENGER is telling people behind the scenes at Arsenal that he intends to stay another two years.

The Gunners boss is planning new player contracts, signings and even drawing up pre-season arrangemen­ts and those around him believe he wants a new deal – despite the current fan backlash.

Arsenal’s position has not changed in that an announceme­nt will come at the end of the season and the decision will be mutual.

But if the club hierarchy change their stance, they will have to tell their most successful manager the time is right for a new direction.

Wenger is mulling new contracts for players, with talks already underway for a big overhaul of the squad.

The club’s owners – including majority shareholde­r Stan Kroenke – are acutely aware of the fan unrest and it is hard to imagine Wenger carrying on in such circumstan­ces for another two years.

But the Frenchman still has the FA Cup and top four to aim for and believes he can turn things around.

One player under discussion is Jack Wilshere, but the midfielder, currently on loan at Bournemout­h, fears he is not part of Arsenal’s long-term plans.

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