General manager Klaus Allofs insists Per Mertesacker could still sign a new deal at Werder Bremen, despite reports linking him with English side Arsenal.
The Gunners were apparently chasing Germany international Mertesacker's signature in January, but a deal for the defender fell through.
Speculation on Sunday suggested the Gunners have renewed their interest in the centre-back, who will be out of contract in Bremen next summer.
But Allofs is resolute the 26-year-old, who is currently sidelined with a heel injury sustained in May, could pen a new contract with the Bundesliga club.
"The chance of Per Mertesacker remaining with us is still alive," He told Deutsche Presseagentur.
"We have just dropped talks of a new deal for now. It's not off the cards. We have a season to go and we could easily start to discuss it during the new campaign."
Experienced defender Mertesacker arrived at the Weserstadion from Bundesliga rivals Hannover in 2006 and has since notched up over 140 appearances for the side.
He has made 75 appearances for Germany and could be the solution to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's defensive issues as he looks to bolster his backline this summer.
The Gunners have also been linked with Bolton's Gary Cahill and Blackburn stopper Chris Samba.
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