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With all due respect to the competitors - 30-year-old s agent says Arsenal star is clear #1 at the club amid rumors of exit

Bernd Leno could be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium Bernd Leno's agent Joannis Koukoutrigas has addressed the goalkeeper's future at Arsenal amidst interest from other clubs. The Gunners signed Leno from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen . He then went on to function as the club's first-choice goalkeeper for three years. Aaron Ramsdale's €28 million move from AFC Bournemouth last summer saw Leno fall out of favor at the Emirates Stadium. The 30-year-old made just eight appearances across all competitions for Mikel Arteta's side in the recently-concluded season. The lack of playing time has led to . The shot-stopper has been linked with a return to Germany, where . Reflecting on Leno's situation in London, Koukoutrigas has suggested that the German deserves to be the Gunners' number 1 ahead of Ramsdale. The agent also hailed the goalkeeper's commitment towards the club. He told : "He [Leno] 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." Update Leno/Fulham: „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“, tells agent Joannis Koukoutrigas 1/2Update Leno/Fulham: „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“, tells agent Joannis Koukoutrigas 1/2 Apart from Hertha Berlin, Fulham have also been credited with an interest in signing Leno this summer. The Cottagers have even reportedly . Speaking to Bild, Koukoutrigas has now confirmed Fulham's interest in the goalkeeper. He went on to reveal that there are also other clubs in the mix for his client. He said: "Fulham are trying hard to get Bernd [Leno]. Very professionally. This is also true for some other clubs and shows his status. But as I said, for me, he is the number 1 at Arsenal and we are therefore also relaxed." It appears Leno will not be short of options should he decide to leave the Gunners this summer.

Fulham in talks to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Leno

Leno is not the only goalkeeper Fulham are considering signing ahead of their return to the Premier League. However, the German is said to be their preferred candidate to strengthen the department. EXCL: Fulham in talks to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal. 30yo among options + currently favoured candidate but nothing agreed. Has 1y on contract & keen to stay in London. have Ramsdale, Turner, Hein. W/ for EXCL: Fulham in talks to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal. 30yo among options + currently favoured candidate but nothing agreed. Has 1y on contract & keen to stay in London. have Ramsdale, Turner, Hein. W/ for The Cottagers have thus initiated negotiations to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen shot-stopper. The deal, though, is far from being complete as there is nothing agreed between the parties involved as things stand. Leno could be open to the idea of moving to Fulham. He is keen to stay in London, according to The Athletic. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found