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Old 30th May 2010, 02:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default No Craven Cottage exit for No. 1

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has dismissed suggestions of moving to Arsenal as 'purely speculative'.

The Gunners are desperate to find a stopper to ease their recent problems between the sticks and have been looking in the direction of the Craven Cottage number one.

Manuel Almunia and Lucasz Fabianski have been unconvincing in goal this season having both had the chance to make an impression on manager Arsene Wenger.

However, it appears as though they have blown the opportunity with Wenger actively seeking replacements, making Schwarzer the priority target.

But the Australian, who is current on World Cup duty, told ABC Sport, "I haven't heard anything other than what's been said or written in the papers, so it's purely speculative at the moment.

"I've got another year left on my contract at Fulham and I've really enjoyed my time there. I see my future at the moment with Fulham.

"I don't see anything changing unless someone tells me otherwise."

Schwarzer would provide a wealth of Premier League experience that Arsenal have not had since David Seaman left the club in 2003.

Jens Lehmann filled the void for the five years after Seaman's departure, adding consistency between the sticks.

But since 2008, the Emirates club have been anything but consistent with a number of 'keepers trying to claim a regular place in the first team.
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