Lehmann to decide Gunners future

AFP - 13 April 2007 15:57

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann takes part in a training session with Germany´s national team in Frankfurt, March 2007. Lehmann could decide in the coming week whether or not he will stay with Arsenal.

LONDON (AFP) - Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann could decide in the coming week whether or not he will stay with the club.

The 37-year-old German veteran's contract expires at the end of this season and Arsenal, in line with club policy on senior players, are offering a 12-month extension.

Lehmann is thought to have wanted the security of a two-year deal but claims he is close to making a decision.

He told Arsenal TV Online: "We will see. I think there will be a decision within the next few days or next week.

"I would like to play here, I have always said I would like to stay but it is a situation where no decision has been made yet. It is difficult to talk about it (now)."

Arsenal, fourth in the Premiership but with only one point from their last four games, face fifth-placed Bolton at home Saturday in a crucial clash for both Champions League-chasing clubs.