"I want to stay with Arsenal until the end of the season," Lehmann told a press conference on Friday.

"I have a responsibility with regard to my family and for my children, even if I were not to regain my place. I cannot just leave like that before the season ends," he added.

The 38-year old keeper has been asked by Germany coaching staff to find himself a club where he could secure regular football if he wants to keep his place in the Mannschaft during next summer's Euro 2008.

Lehman, who admitted receiving several offers, has hit back as his coach Arsene Wenger. "I believe a manager must be honest with his players. During the two talks I had with him about my contract extension he gave me no indication of what he was going to do. "

Lehman has been out of action for Manuel Almunia since last August.