Wenger not bothered about Lehmann rumours
Lehmann played for Germany in the World Cup this summer
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Friday, 15, Dec 2006 09:02
Arsene Wenger has insisted he is not worried about speculation linking goalkeeper Jens Lehmann with a move to Sevilla.
According to newspaper reports, the Spanish club are set to offer the German shot-stopper a two-year deal in the January transfer window.
Lehmann, 37, is set to be offered a pre-contract by Sevilla as his contract at Arsenal expires in the summer.
The north London club traditionally offer only one-year deals to players over 30-years-old.
Wenger said he will sit down with Lehmann in January to discuss his future.
"This year I'll give him my feeling and he'll let me know what his plans are," Wenger said.
"If he signs tomorrow for Sevilla from January 2, I don't expect anything different from him until the last day of his contract."
Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Celtic's Artur Boruc and Borussia Dortmund star Roman Weidenfeller as a replacement for Lehmann.
The Gunners saw veterans Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires leave in recent seasons after offering them one-year deals.
Lehmann has been ever-present between the posts for the Gunners this season and has kept three clean sheets in the last four games.
He signed in 2003 on a free transfer after four seasons at German side Dortmund.
Arsenal, who lie third in the table, clash with Portsmouth on Saturday at the Emirates stadium.