Stoke City confident of keeping Sorensen, Manchester United to lose Van der Sar, Jens Lehmann to return to Arsenal
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thomas-Sørensen-c34994 close to signing new deal
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis admitted he was confident that Thomas Sorensen was close to signing a new contract with the club. The 34-year-old Sorensen will be out of contract at the end of the season and has not yet signed a contract extension.
According to Pulis there have been talks with the Stoke City number one over an extension. Pulis said while speaking to reporters, “He's been talking now about a new deal with the board. We hope that'll be done in the next couple of days.”
Edwin van der Sar set to retire at the end of the season
Even though 40-year-old Manchester United goal keeper Edwin van der Sar is still in excellent form, the Dutchman revealed he was still going to retire at the end of this campaign. Van der Sar announced his decision to finally retire earlier on and
revealed he was going to stick to it.
The goal keeper described as the best ever at Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson arrived at Old Trafford in 2005 from Fulham for an estimated price of £2 million. Ever since then he has been a permanent part of Ferguson’s squad, maintaining his
excellent form.
Edwin van der Sar said while speaking to reporters, “I don't hate the thought of retirement. I am looking forward to it. I am at my peak and it will be nice to finish at my peak. Maybe it is a weight off my shoulders. It is nice to get recognition
from the fans and I will miss football and the buzz. It has been 20 years.”
The Dutchman was once again in fine form as Manchester United took on rivals Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. His performance earned him the honor of being named the Man of the Match as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 found the back of the net to
guarantee their side a spot in the next round.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jens-Lehmann-c18297 to make Arsenal return
After being linked to former club Arsenal, former German international stopper Jens Lehmann did not rule out the possibility of a return to the Gunners. Arsenal are currently suffering a defensive and goal keeper crisis, with most of their back line
out injured or underperforming.
With the threat of losing out to Manchester United in the title race, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is determined to try anything. According to recent rumors he is currently considering bringing back Jens Lehmann, a move which could either make or break
his side’s season.
The 41-year-old goal keeper is set to spend six weeks with Arsenal, but did not confirm anything in a statement to the press. Lehmann said while speaking to reporters, “I am in London and so far have heard nothing of such plans, but you never know.”
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