Wenger has goalkeeping concern

08 July 2010 15:01

Arsene Wenger will make an announcement on the goalkeeping situation at Arsenal after the World Cup after expressing concern at the mental fragility of current number one Manuel Almunia.

The Gunners' vulnerability between the sticks came under the spotlight last season with both Spaniard Almunia and his deputy Lukasz Fabianski prone to the odd high-profile error. With only youngsters Vito Mannone, 22, and Wojciech Szczesny, the 20-year-old Pole who impressed while on loan at Brentford, as back-up, it has been suggested Wenger could move for an experienced stopper this summer.

Speaking to Kenya newspaper The Standard, the Arsenal manager said: "Manuel Almunia is a talented goalkeeper. In training, he is superb, the only problem is that he gets nervous on big matches, thereby making silly mistakes. After the World Cup, we will be making an announcement on goalkeeping."

Both Fulham's Mark Schwarzer and Portugal international Eduardo have emerged as potential targets.

Wenger has already strengthened his squad this summer with the arrivals of Marouane Chamakh, the Morocco striker, and promising French centre-back Laurent Koscielny.

Source: PA