Bernd Leno’s Fulham transfer at risk of collapse over Arsenal’s demands as keeper desperately seeks exit
FULHAM’S attempt to sign Bernd Leno could collapse with Arsenal reportedly demanding too much money for the goalkeeper.
Leno is one of SEVEN players the Gunners are looking to offload this summer to fund further transfers.
But Arsenal are demanding Fulham cough up £11million to sign him, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenburg.
The Whites are looking at bringing in a goalkeeper this summer but have been quoted £11m – despite Leno being out of contract at the end of next season.
Negotiations between the two clubs remain ongoing with hope of an agreement being reached.
Leno himself is claimed to be eager on a switch to Fulham.
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The German stopper’s agent, Joannis Koukoutrigas, confirmed last month that Fulham are eager to sign him.
And he also claimed his client should be ahead of Aaron Ramsdale in the pecking order at the Emirates.
Koukoutrigas told Bild: “Fulham is trying hard to get Bernd.
“Very professionally. This is also true for some other clubs and shows his status.
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“But as I said, for me he is the number one at Arsenal and we are therefore also relaxed.
“He is a German national goalkeeper, has always performed well at Arsenal and is an absolute team player.
“For me personally, Bernd is also the clear number 1 at Arsenal. With all due respect to the competitors.”
Leno started just four games in the Premier League last season, with Ramsdale now firmly established as Mikel Arteta’s No1 between the sticks.