Arsenal have called a media conference for 1400 BST - where it is expected they will announce that Thierry Henry has signed a new four-year deal.
Henry, 28, had one year left on his existing deal and had been strongly tipped to move to Barcelona.

However, on Friday he told The Sun: "I hope to stay as long as I can keep running. I couldn't leave the fans."

Then the Press Association quoted a club source as saying: "There are just one or two things left to finalise."

Henry, who replaced Patrick Vieira as Arsenal captain last summer, had been widely expected to move on following the Champions League final, to join the club that beat the Gunners at the Stade de France.

But he cast the first doubt on that theory when he blasted Barca immediately after the game - accusing some of their players of kicking him and others of diving.

Then on Friday he said: "I love Barcelona, but on Wednesday Arsenal showed they had heart. I hope to finalise details today (Friday)."

Henry joined from Juventus in August 1999 and has gone on to become the club's record goalscorer.

He was recently voted Football Writers' Association player of the year for the third time, and in his acceptance speech, he said that he now considered London his home.

On the flight back from Arsenal's Champions League final defeat in Paris, he is reported to have told passengers "we will come back next year."

His decision to stay is a huge boost to the club ahead of their move to their new Emirates Stadium next season.

It will also help cushion the loss of striker Dennis Bergkamp, who is retiring after 11 years' service to the club.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson told BBC Radio Five Live: "I was very confident he would stay and just thrilled, as all fans will be.

"We are still a bit edgy and miserable but it's a fantastic boost for the fans."

Wilson added: "Thierry's decision is just incredibly wonderful news."
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HAVE THAT!! told you. throughout the season i was 100% sure he would stay. best news of the day, and its only 8.30am