Fulham hand trial to Guillermo Ochoa as Arsenal and Manchester United circle

Mexico goalkeeping ace Guillermo Ochoa is having a trial with Fulham as Mark Hughes eyes a long-term replacement for Mark Schwarzer.The 25-year-old Club America star has long been regarded as one of the most promising keepers in the world and has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United.While bigger clubs have balked at a reported £9million price tag, Fulham are said to be closing in on a deal for the 6ft 1in No 1. Enlarge England is watching: Ochoa faces a penalty from Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor in pre-seasonHis Mexico City-based employers are reluctant to let him go, but boss Manuel Lapuente admitted: '"Memo" wants to play in the Premier League, the best in the world, and wants to learn and grow. Therefore, I understand his desire to leave.'Ochoa, who has 40 caps but surprisingly played second fiddle at the World Cup finals this year, has already met up with compatriot Carlos Salcido in London.Defender Salcido, 30, has impressed at Craven Cottage since joining from PSV Eindhoven in the summer and would help Ochoa adapt in west London.If a deal isn't concluded quickly, he is expected back at Club America on Monday. In the spotlight: Ochoa has caught the eye at Club America The Mexican club said in a statement: 'Our goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has travelled to London after accepting the invitation he has received from Fulham and the manager Mark Hughes.'Our club has been in touch all the time with Ochoa, who is enjoying his holidays, and that's why he has accepted the invitation he has received from Fulham.'America will be aware of the results of this invitation and, in case there is a negotiation between both clubs, we will let the press know once they have finished.' Hands off: Boro to offer keeper Steele new five-year deal to ward off ArsenalFulham and Arsenal move in on Saints starlet Oxlade-ChamberlainNeuer offered massive pay hike to snub Man United and stay with SchalkeFULHAM FC

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