Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, who is yet to play this season because of injury, has signed a one-year contract extension.
The 32-year-old, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is recovering from a knee injury he suffered in pre-season.
“He has an option that we have taken,” said Wenger on Thursday. “He is back in training, but not with the squad. I think he is a few weeks away.”
Mertesacker’s contract was due to expire in the summer.
He joined Arsenal from Werder Bremen in August 2011 and has won two FA Cups with the Gunners.
Meanwhile, Wenger does not expect to “do anything special” during transfer window.
The Gunners are fourth in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Chelsea.
With striker Danny Welbeck available after a long-term knee injury, Wenger described Arsenal’s attacking options as “very strong”.
“I expect it to be a very quiet period because we have Danny Welbeck coming back,” added the Frenchman.
“Offensively we are very strong, we have many players who can come in.”
Arsenal announced the signing of left-back Cohen Bramall, 20, from non-league side Hednesford Town for £40,000 earlier this month.
