Source: Team_Talk
Hughes wants Schwarzer stay
Fulham manager Mark Hughes has reiterated his belief that Mark Schwarzer is ready to commit his long-term future to the club.[LNB] The Australia goalkeeper was again in excellent form over the weekend as he played a pivotal role in Fulham's goalless draw at Newcastle.[LNB]The 38-year-old, who submitted a transfer request over the summer as he saw a move to Arsenal fail to materialise, is out of contract at the end of the season.[LNB]Fulham are now looking to finalise a new deal with the former Middlesbrough shot-stopper.[LNB]"The saves he made - that's the quality of the keeper we've got and that's why we're working so hard to keep him here," Hughes said.[LNB]"If we're going to be successful, we need a quality keeper and that's certainly what Mark is.[LNB]"He knows what we provide and knows the environment very well. He's not just got good players on the field of play, but a huge support staff behind him.[LNB]"He knows that the environment which has been created at Fulham is second to none.[LNB]"When you get to the latter stage of a career you have to be able to recover well and have all the up-to-date information in terms of recovery.[LNB]"What Mark has got is a real presence. With all the top keepers they have a presence and that permeates towards their team-mates."
