Fabianski to Arsenal Rumours

Over the past week rumours (largely from the Polish media) have circulated that Legia Warszawa goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is linked to a move with Arsenal. The latest rumours suggest that a deal is all but done except for a medical.

As mentioned, it has been a week and still no real confirmation either way. However, there have been reports from the English media that Fabianski is indeed close to a deal, so there is likely some truth to the story after all. Perhaps it could also simply be a ploy to drive down the price of other keepers interested in joining Arsenal - including Fabianski's Polish teammate Artur Boruc, who is older, was a star at the recent WC, and more capable to jump into play right away. Or Arsenal could truly be interested in a younger, less expensive alternative.

However, if indeed true, it would (at least temporarily) give Poland three of its top goalkeepers spots in the English Premier League - Dudek, Kuszczak, and Fabianski. The only problem is all of those spots would be currently on the bench. However, Dudek is likely on his way out (whether just Liverpool or the Premiership remains to be seen), Kuszczak is likely going to contend for the first choice at Manchester United when Van Der Saar's days are done, and the same plan is going to be set for Fabianski when Lehmann departs. And if Boruc doesn't find his way to Arsenal, chances are that he could still find his way into the Premiership. The latest rumours involve a move to Aston Villa.

The Premiership is certainly taking notice of some excellent Polish goalkeepers. If only that could also be true of other positions.