Arsenal boss Wenger expects Vieira to go

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he is not optimistic that Patrick Vieira will be with the club when the summer transfer window shuts.

Vieira's protracted move to Real Madrid is stalling because of a dispute over personal demands but Wenger, preparing for Sunday's Premiership game at Everton, said: "I wouldn't say I am genuinely optimistic Patrick will stay."

"Today I would bet he would go rather than stay. But the deal with Real isn't done and if it's not done by this weekend, he is staying at Arsenal."