Wenger won't push Lehmann out the door

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Arsene Wenger insists Jens Lehmann could still have a future at Arsenal despite Borussia Dortmund's bid to sign the Germany goalkeeper.

Lehmann has lost his place at Arsenal to Manuel Almunia and Dortmund have been trying to put together a deal to take him to the Bundesliga.

The 38-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and the Gunners were believed to be ready to offer him a free transfer.

Wenger, whose side face Burnley in the FA Cup on Sunday, admits he would not stand in Lehmann's way should he be offered regular football away from Emirates Stadium because the veteran is keen to cement his place in the national team ahead of Euro 2008.

Dortmund are hopeful of completing a deal but Wenger is not certain Lehmann will...