Mark Schwarzer hints at Fulham frustration after move to Arsenal fell through

06 September 2010 13:35
Mark Schwarzer has suggested he still holds ill feelings towards Fulham after the club blocked a summer move to title-chasing Arsenal.[LNB]The goalkeeper was the subject of two bids in the region of £3million from the Gunners, both of which were dismissed out of hand by his club. [LNB]A change of manager and a late injury to stand-in David Stockdale further narrowed Schwarzer's chances of a dream move across London, leaving both the player and his proposed destination frustrated. [LNB] Safe hands: Mark Schwarzer made no secret of his desire to join Arsenal[LNB]The Australian No 1 hasn't featured for the Cottagers in the Premier League this season and being wary of upsetting the fans, refused to criticise the club. However the anger in his tone was clear.[LNB]'I would rather not say anything,' he said after producing a stunning performance against Switzerland on Friday. 'I would really rather not say anything because otherwise I might say something wrong.'[LNB]Arsenal are in much need of a top class goalkeeper, with both Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski hopelessly low on form and confidence. They are likely to return to Fulham in January with an improved bid for Schwarzer. [LNB] Almunia admits: I'm frustrated by transfer talk and may leave ArsenalHughes backs Fulham No 1 Schwarzer to take 'fantastic' Arsenal opportunityWindow of opportunity or simply a pain? The winners and losers...FULHAM FC

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