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Stuttgart Play Down Lehmann Rumours
Stuttgart are remaining tight lipped over press reports that they are seeking to bring international keeper Jens Lehmann to the club this summer.
German media reports have claimed that Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is being sought by VfB Stuttgart on a free transfer at the end of the current season. However the Swabian manager Horst Heldt has refused to confirm or deny the speculation.
“For the moment, we are not speaking about individual cases, we are focused on the end to the season to obtain our qualification for Europe” Heldt explained.
The 38 year old keeper is available on a free transfer in the summer after being released by Arsenal and a return to German is on the cards with a number of Bundesliga clubs apparently interested in bringing in the experienced keeper.
Stuttgart are allegedly high on the list of potential suitors as the outgoing champions look to replace Raphael Schäfer, who has had a disappointing season following his summer move from Nürnberg.
The VfB keeper lost his place earlier this season to Sven Ulreich, but has recently made a return.
Yesterday however he made a terrible error to gift Wolfsburg their opening goal in a 4-0 win that has put Stuttgart’s European qualification in danger.
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If they want to achieve anything next season (CL place), they must bring a new goalie. One of the reasons for their failure this season is undoubtely Schafer. What a horrible goalie.
They should get Lehmann. He's still a good goalie.
They have also been linked with Enke and Hildebrand (if I remember correctly).