Lehmann to hang up Gloves? - More Transfer Gossip
Who? - Jens Lehmann - Speculation Where is he? - Arsenal Who is he linked with? - Stuttgart or Retirement
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has revealed that he is unsure about his footballing future. The veteran stopper is out-of-contract with the Gunners in July and has not yet committed himself to a new team. German club Stuttgart have shown an interest in signing him, but Lehmann says he may consider retirement at the end of Euro 2008. "The situation is that I have no club from July 1," said Lehmann. "At the moment, that would mean I am retiring because I have no other club. VfB [Stuttgart] are led seriously, have a good team which plays attractive football and, thus, a good coach. I have known [Stuttgart director of sport[ Horst Heldt for 20 years and these are all arguments which would speak for joining them. Either I find a new club before we play [against Serbia] in Gelsenkirchen on May 31, or I decide after the tournament. It could also be that a decision is taken after my holidays on July 25, but I am under no pressure."
Who? - Deiberson Geovanni - Speculation Where is he? - Manchester City Who is he linked with? - The exit door
Manchester City midfielder Geovanni has said he hopes he is still at the club next season. The 28-year-old's contract comes to an end in the summer, and with boss Sven Goran Eriksson's future also uncertain it may not be extended. "It's been a brilliant year and the fans have really taken me to their hearts," he told City's official website. "Everywhere I go in Manchester they make me feel welcome and ask for pictures and autographs - they love me and I love them too. I would love to stay at the club, but as a professional footballer I have to consider all my options. Whether those options are in the UK, the Premier League or elsewhere we'll have to see, but I hope to be able to sort out my future in the next couple of weeks."
Who? - Players - Speculation Where is he? - Anywhere Who is he linked with? - Liverpool
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez believes his club must keep on spending to stay title contenders. The Anfield side finished this season in fourth, eleven points behind winners Manchester United, and the Spaniard said: "Every year you must improve a lot because the other teams are doing the same. I think Chelsea have just spent 16million on a right-back [Jose Bosingwa], even though they got to the [Champions League] final. This year we have improved a lot. We signed two or three really good players, and also players who've been good for the club."
