Arsenal transfer news: Gunners scout Standard Liege keeper Guillaume Hubert for SIXTH TIME in hope he can be Petr Cech’s successor
Arsene Wenger will have received glowing reports following his latest performance in a 2-2 draw with Genk in the Belgian League
ARSENAL are preparing to make a move for the new Standard Liege keeper Guillaume Hubert.
The Gunners sent scouts to watch the the Belgium Under-21 international in his side's 2-2 draw with Genk at the weekend.
It is the SIXTH time the London outfit have had the 22-year-old scouted, and the reports will have been positive after he made a string of fine saves.
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Hubert is seen as a genuine long-term replacement for Petr Cech, once the Czech Republic keeper decides to hang up his gloves.
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Hubert is 6ft 5ins and has been tipped to enjoy similar success to Chelsea and Belgium No.1 Thibaut Courtois, 24.
He made his debut for the Belgian club back in 2012, and has gone on to make 33 appearances.
Liverpool, Leicester and Swansea have all shown interest in Hubert, who is valued at around £5million.
It could mean the end for Wojciech Szczesny at The Emirates.
The Polish international is currently on loan in Italy with Roma, and the Serie A outfit are believed to be keen to tie up the 26-year-old on a permanent deal.