Gunners interested in new keeper

Thursday, 16, Mar 2006 09:23

French goalkeeper Mickael Landreau is being targeted by Arsenal, according to the player's agent.

The 26-year-old is captain of Nantes in Ligue 1 in France, but his agent has suggested that the player is considering a move abroad and will inform the club of his decision by the end of the month.

Arsenal number one Jens Lehmann is currently in the form of his life and has been consistently impressive this season for the Gunners.

But Arsene Wenger knows that the veteran cannot continue at this level for too many more seasons, which is why he is offering the player only a one year contract extension.

Landreau would potentially be a longer term replacement, as neither Mart Poom nor Manuel Almunia appear likely to take over Lehmann's mantle permanently.

The player's agent, Alex Lablatiniere, told French magazine But!: "For several reasons, Mickael Landreau has delayed his decision. But the club will know his final choice later in March.

"Betis, Sevilla, PSG, Fiorentina, Arsenal and Internazionale, which wants him as number two, has contacted Mickael. But some of those clubs don't attract him."

The Nantes captain has made just three appearances for the French national team but has become one of Nantes most reliable performers since he broke into the first team at just 16.