Arsenal are eyeing up a potential move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel who will rival Petr Cech for the number one spot
The 30-year-old has been in fine form for the Foxes this season despite his side languishing in the bottom half of the table
KASPER SCHMEICHEL is being lined up by Arsenal as they target a long-term successor for Petr Cech.
The Leicester City goalkeeper has been one of the shining lights in an otherwise disappointing season for the reigning Premier League champions.
Arsene Wenger's side have lost four of their last six games, conceding 16 goals in the process - their only wins in that period came against Sutton United and Lincoln City in the FA Cup.
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Cech has come under pressure from some Gunners fans this season, and back-up 'keeper David Ospina is likely to leave in the summer in search of regular first team football.
Schmeichel has excelled once again for the Foxes between the sticks, and played a major part in his side advancing through to the quarter-final stage of the Champions League - saving a penalty against Sevilla where he starred in both legs.
Now at 30, the Danish shot-stopper is at the peak of his powers and could be tempted by a move to North London where he will be sure to play in Europe once again next season.
Schemichel was named as the Danish Footballer of the Year for a second consecutive campaign, and is closing on 250 appearances for Leicester.
Wenger could be set to sign a new deal to extend his stay at the Emirates in the summer, and he is willing to bring in the former Leeds star to start a new era at the club.