Source: Daily_Mail
Hughes backs Mark Schwarzer for Arsenal move
Mark Schwarzer would leave Fulham for Arsenal with his team-mates' blessing, according to Aaron Hughes. [LNB]The Cottagers defender has backed the Australia keeper's prospective transfer to the Emirates Stadium, calling it a 'fantastic opportunity'. [LNB]Arsenal have has two £2.5million bids turned down for 37-year-old Schwarzer, who is valued at around £4m by Fulham. [LNB] In the Gunners' sights: Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer[LNB] 'It's a great opportunity for him,' said Hughes. 'It's not often you get the chance to go and play for one of the top four teams in the country, especially when you're down to the last few years of your career. You can understand why Arsenal want to take him and why it's important for him. If he went we'd miss him, but we wish him well. It's a fantastic opportunity.' [LNB]Hughes admitted that Fulham are becoming victims of their own success, with their run to the final of the Europa League last season attracting interest in their star players from Europe's top clubs. [LNB]He added: 'Mark has been one of the top three keepers in the league for the last two years. [LNB] Understanding: Schwarzer's Fulham team-mate Aaron Hughes (right)[LNB]'He's been very important to us. Some of his saves kept us in games. Sometimes if you have a successful season it's harder afterwards and you almost find yourselves hanging onto your players rather than trying to build on your success.' [LNB]Meanwhile Arsene Wenger has denied attempting to unsettle Schwarzer. [LNB]'We always respect the decision of the clubs if they don't want to sell. They do not need to come out in the press with that,' said Wenger.[LNB] 'If they don't want to sell they say that and we respect that. It is the same with anybody.'[LNB] Tottenham confirm William Gallas signing as ex-Arsenal captain joins on one-year dealFabregas and Mascherano back on Barca radar as Ibrahimovic nears exitArsenal 6 Blackpool 0: Walcott hands out a reality check to the Tangerines Rooney blow for United: Troubled striker ruled out of Fulham clash [LNB]
