Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects an announcement on his contract extension on 'Thursday or Friday'.
The Frenchman's current contract expires at the end of the 2007/2008 season and talks about an extension have been ongoing for several weeks.
Wenger had previously hinted that he will sign but it now looks inevitable that he will put pen-to-paper.
The tactician revealed that he feels he has a 'responsibility' to the team he has helped nurture and develop during his 11 years at the club.
Motivated
"Am I still motivated to go on at Arsenal? Yes absolutely. I am very motivated," Wenger told RMC radio.
"With all the young players I signed, I feel a kind of responsibility.
"I am in talks with Arsenal. I can't see any drawback to extend. There will be some news on Thursday or Friday."
Arsenal have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season and some pundits are putting this down to the sale of Thierry Henry, which many believe has allowed the younger players to take on more responsibility.
Young team
"We had a nice start to the season. We still have our technical game, and we have a young team, that has got a little more experience," Wenger said.
"We lost the star of our club, Thierry Henry, so it has changed something indeed.
"But you know may be it has pushed the youngsters to take on more responsibilities.
"It is a little early to take stock after three matches at home. Our real challenges will be away from home against the big teams.
"I believe the Premier League title will be set during the direct oppositions among the biggest teams - Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool."
He deserves a payrise for helping the club save money by not signing expensive stars and nurture his young team into world-class players ...
they should pay him more.
Myb le boss isnt that money face as that cunt cashley.
i agree wenger is not the type motivated by cash...he signs only bcos he wants to see his own-built team shine and show their potential
Wenger signs new deal
Arsene Wenger has ended speculation over his future by signing a new three-year deal at Arsenal.
The Frenchman's existing contract was due to expire at the end of the season, but he has now agreed a new deal to keep him at Emirates Stadium until 2011.
Wenger's future has been the subject of conjecture all summer, following the departure of former vice-chairman David Dein in April.
The 57-year-old has always insisted he was fully committed to Arsenal and he has now put pen-to-paper on his new contract.
New deal
"My heart is tied to this football club so signing a new deal was always my intention," Wenger told the club's official website.
"Arsenal is the club of my life.
"I have been entrusted with complete freedom to implement and execute my plans on what will make the team successful and that means I have a responsibility to the fans to deliver silverware and also a responsibility to the players to help turn our potential into prizes.
"This club has deep-seated roots and a tremendous heritage and it is my aim to uphold these important values and help create new history for future generations to recount."
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood was delighted with Wenger's decision to extend his stay at the club.
Wonderful
"It is wonderful news for Arsenal Football Club that Arsene has signed an extension to his contract," said Hill-Wood.
"We have been at Emirates Stadium for a year now and go from strength to strength off the pitch.
"With Arsene continuing to manage the team, I am sure we can look forward to more exciting football and success on the pitch.
"Arsene has a special ability to develop talented players and turn then into world class stars, a quality that is admired here at the club and indeed around the world."