Arsenal interest concerns
Fulham
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has admitted
Arsenal's interest in defender Brede Hangeland is 'a source of
worry'.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed his admiration for the
centre-back on Thursday but confirmed no contact has been made to
the Cottagers.
Hodgson has regularly stated he wishes to keep the Norway
international at Craven Cottage, and a new contract is said to be
on the table.
However, the experienced coach concedes they could struggle to
keep Hangeland, although he stressed any agreement is a long way
off.
He said on Sky Sports News: "When a bigger club is
interested or connected with one of your players, of course it is a
source of worry because Brede is a very important person for
us.
"I sometimes have admitted to being interested or admiring
certain players, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are always
going to go and sign them.
"Because to sign the player would first require the club taking
contact with us and then making certain everyone was happy with any
deal that could be struck.
"I think we have got a long way to go before that happen."
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