Source: Daily_Mail
Arsene Wenger sets sights on Athletic Bilbao keeper Gorka Iraizoz
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz.[LNB]Arsene Wenger has recently praised the efforts of Manuel Almunia but still feels he needs back up between the posts after failing in a bid to sign Mark Schwarzer from Fulham this summer.[LNB]The Arsenal boss is expected to go back in for the Australia international in January, but Iraizoz has reportedly been recommended as an alternative by Wenger's Spanish scouts.[LNB] In the Gunners' sights: Iraizoz has emerged as a target for Arsenal [LNB]The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract and could be available for a knockdown fee.[LNB]Athletic are keen to agree a new deal with the Basque international, but the player's agent has indicated an agreement is a long way off.[LNB]Spanish newspaper AS reports than Villarreal's Diego Lopez and Atletico Madrid's David de Gea have also been highlighted by Arsenal scouts, but Iraizoz is the man most likely to make the move.[LNB]A bid for De Gea is seen as especially difficult. The 19-year-old is already on the fringe of the Spain national team and, as Wigan and Manchester United have already discovered, Atleti have no intention of selling.[LNB] You're my No 1! Arsene Wenger hails Manuel Almunia's outstanding start for Arsenal Arsenal captain Fabregas playing it cool despite the stunning startBig Sam blasts Wenger and accuses rival of putting pressure on refereesARSENAL FC
