SVEN GORAN ERIKSSON is ready to make a move for
unsettled Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann.
The Manchester City manager is monitoring Lehmanns strained
situation at the Emirates Stadium where he has lost his
first-team place to Manuel Almunia.
Eriksson wants to add some experience to his goalkeeper choices
while Kasper Schmiechel, 20, and Joe Hart, 20, continue their
development.
Lehmann, 37, is out of contract with the Gunners at the end of the
season and has become frustrated after being forced to play second
fiddle to Almunia.
He is also worried about his international place with Germany ahead
of next years Euro 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland.
Eriksson is prepared to pay around £1million if he can persuade
Arsenal to let the player leave in the January transfer
window.
Former Dortmund star Lehmann has twice been voted best European
keeper and been selected for three World Cup squads.
