Arsène Wenger: Manuel Almunia could leave
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Arsène Wenger has confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Almunia could be on his way out of Arsenal in the January transfer window.
The 33-year-old Spaniard, who has captained the side and began the season as first-choice goalkeeper, has not played since the defeat against West Bromwich Albion on September 25, when he sprained his elbow as he saved Chris Brunt's first-half penalty.
Since then, number two Łukasz Fabiański has become a regular in the side, while hot prospect Wojciech Szczęsny was handed a Premier League debut in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat last week at Manchester United.
Málaga and Atlético Madrid are both reported to be interested in moving for Almunia next month, with Wenger to speak with the veteran before a decision is made on his future.
"It will be up to him," Wenger told reporters. "There has been interest from Spain, yes.
"It's difficult to give a percentage over whether he'll stay or not. It's never easy (to go from captain and first choice to third choice), but that's part of our job."
The 33-year-old Spaniard, who has captained the side and began the season as first-choice goalkeeper, has not played since the defeat against West Bromwich Albion on September 25, when he sprained his elbow as he saved Chris Brunt's first-half penalty.
Since then, number two Łukasz Fabiański has become a regular in the side, while hot prospect Wojciech Szczęsny was handed a Premier League debut in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat last week at Manchester United.
Málaga and Atlético Madrid are both reported to be interested in moving for Almunia next month, with Wenger to speak with the veteran before a decision is made on his future.
"It will be up to him," Wenger told reporters. "There has been interest from Spain, yes.
"It's difficult to give a percentage over whether he'll stay or not. It's never easy (to go from captain and first choice to third choice), but that's part of our job."
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