Arsenal 'close in on new keeper'

Arsenal are on the verge of signing of Poland keeper Lukasz Fabianski from Legia Warsaw, according to reports.
Fabianski is believed to have had a medical at the club and his arrival is expected to be completed once contract negotiations have been finalised.

The understudy to Celtic's Artur Boruc in the Poland national team will join Jens Lehmann and Manuel Almunia in Arsenal's keeper ranks.

The Gunners have also been linked with Hearts keeper Craig Gordon.

Lehmann recently signed a one-year contract extension and Almunia is pushing the 37-year-old German for a first-team place.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: "I see Jens as a top-glass goalkeeper and Almunia as a top-class goalkeeper, so it will be a battle at some stage because Almunia has improved tremendously.

"Manuel is going up and Jens thinks he is still going up!

"Jens is trying every day to make life difficult for those who compete with him.

"That is very good because it makes those who are competing with him improve as well.

"He is a 100% professional. He gives something to the team as well in the dressing-room if it is needed."