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OB MAN OUT?

Jan Oblak admits it is ‘difficult’ to say if he’ll be at Atletico Madrid next season as Liverpool, PSG and Arsenal hover

Much-wanted Slovenia keeper is in the dark over his future as he waits to see if the Spanish giants will offer him a new deal

Thje future of Atletico keeper Jan Oblak could stretch to a move to the Premier League over the summer, as major clubs wait to see his contract situation in Spain

JOB OBLAK'S Premier League admirers might be keener than ever tonight after the Atletico Madrid keeper admitted his future was up in the air.

Arsenal, Liverpool. Chelsea and Manchester United are among the biggest fans of the Slovenia No 1.

 Thje future of Atletico keeper Jan Oblak could stretch to a move to the Premier League over the summer, as major clubs wait to see his contract situation in Spain
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Thje future of Atletico keeper Jan Oblak could stretch to a move to the Premier League over the summer, as major clubs wait to see his contract situation in SpainCredit: EPA

And the 25-year-old, who has an £88million release clause, told his country's newspaper  it was "difficult" to predict what will happen next season.

Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to have looked at Oblak, who has amassed 86 clean sheets in 149 games for Spain's 'third club'.

Oblak said: "About a new contract at Atletico I can only tell you one thing -- there is nothing new.

"I know there have been many things written about how everything is agreed, and also the other way saying there will be no new contract.

 Jan Oblak has an amazing record of 86 clean sheets in 149 games for Atletico
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Jan Oblak has an amazing record of 86 clean sheets in 149 games for AtleticoCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Atletico would be hard pressed to find a keeper as consistent as Jan Oblak if the Slovenia stopper does move on over the summer
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Atletico would be hard pressed to find a keeper as consistent as Jan Oblak if the Slovenia stopper does move on over the summerCredit: AFP or licensors

"The only certain thing is that there is nothing new.

"I have a contract I signed two-and-a-half years ago. Soon we will know what Atletico's plan is.


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"It is difficult to talk about what will happen tomorrow, more difficult to say what will happen next season."

Arsenal are reaching the stage where they will want to identify a long-term successor to Petr Cech, 35.

And Thibaut Courtois has had arguably his weakest season since establishing as the first-choice Chelsea keeper.

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Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp possibly had his fingers crossed behind his back when he publicly stated in January that Loris Karius would be his first-choice stopper.

Over in France, PSG are long thought to have been casting an eye around for a bigger name between the sticks than Under-21 international Alphonse Areola.

And the French AA could be driven out if the big spenders come knocking for Oblak.

 Jan Oblak warms up with hsi Atletico team-mate Miguel Angel Moya admit uncertainty over his future
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Jan Oblak warms up with hsi Atletico team-mate Miguel Angel Moya admit uncertainty over his futureCredit: REUTERS

The keeper's Madrid team-mates teammates Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Saul Niguez signed lengthy contracts last summer.

But initial talks with Oblak seemed to end in August admit reports he was unwilling to commit to just one more year.



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