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Patrick Vieira's magnificent start in management has not gone unnoticed at Arsenal... but New York City will be desperate to keep hold of the man who has done nothing but impress so far

Rumours of a move away from New York City FC for Patrick Vieira are like the noise of the Big Apple traffic as it crawls through its famous streets – incessant.

Barely a week goes by without a new club being linked with the in-demand Frenchman, whose encouraging start to managerial life in MLS continues.

And while, as revealed by Sportsmail, things may now have got a little more serious with first love Arsenal casting amorous glances across the Atlantic, they remain relaxed in the Bronx. They have good reason to do so.

Patrick Vieira has made an instant impact at New York City, making friends on and off the field
Patrick Vieira has made an instant impact at New York City, making friends on and off the field
With Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, Vieira could be in the frameu00a0
With Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, Vieira could be in the frame

It can be disclosed that, far from entertaining Vieira's departure, New York City are understood to be planning on having him around a little longer.