Arsenal line up move for Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi – report

Ali Al Habsi – Wigan (Getty images)

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Arsenal are set to make a move for Bolton Wanders goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, who has impressed while on loan at Wigan Athletic this season.

Skysports.com understands that Wenger is lining up a bid for Al Habsi to add to his current goalkeeping options. The 29-year-old keeper played a starring role in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Wigan earlier this season, pulling off a string of fine saves.

Bolton are believed to be willing to do business for the player as they currently have Jussi Jaaskelainen and youngster Adam Bogdan on their books.

Highly-rated Bogdan has recently signed a new three-year deal at the Reebok Stadium which will add to speculation that Al Habsi will be sold in the summer.

If Arsenal move for Al Habsi they will have to fight off competition from a number of other clubs currently monitoring his situation.

Aston Villa, Liverpool and Celtic are all thought to have been monitoring Al Habsi’s situation in recent months.

Al Habsi will become a more attractive proposition to potential suitors this year as he will become a British citizen, meaning clubs will no longer have to apply for a work permit for the Oman international.