PAUL Wellens expects his new deal at Saints to be sorted out in the next week or so.

He said: “It has been pretty much agreed but nothing has been signed yet. It is about dotting the is and crossing the ts so to speak.

“Nathan has gone on record saying that he wants me to be involved next year. Obviously losing TP and Franny means we will be losing some experienced players.

“By staying on at least we will retain some experience.”