Arsenal
midfielder Tomas Rosicky has spoken to Petr Cech over a possible move to the
Emirates but admits his compatriot will be pursued by a number of clubs.
Rosicky and Cech have been team-mates in the Czech Republic national side
for 13 years, and Rosicky admits the Chelsea goalkeeper is keen on a "change
of scenery".
Cech has one year remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge but is
searching for a new club after spending much of last season as second choice
to Thibaut Courtois, the first time he has not been No 1 since moving to
London in 2004.
Sky Sports understand he is keen to move across London to Arsenal although
Chelsea would prefer the 33-year-old to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Cech met with Chelsea yesterday to discuss his future and Sky Sports News
has been told that negotiations are still ongoing with the Blues, Arsenal
and PSG but nothing has been decided.
Arsenal are one of a number of English clubs understood to be interested in
signing Cech, and Rosicky says the topic has come up between the two of
them.
“Obviously I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I had been speaking to
him because we have known each other for a very long time,” he told Sky
Sports News HQ.
“Petr wants a change of scenery, let’s say, so I don’t think he will have a
lack of clubs interested in him. We will see how it ends but in this case I
will not interfere at all from both sides.
“It’s his decision or Arsenal’s decision if they want to go in that way. I
don’t know if Arsenal really want him or not. That’s not the right question
for me but he’s a very good goalkeeper. He’s a proven goalkeeper.
“He’s 33 and he’s been through all the situations you can imagine. The
experience is there and that is vital for a goalkeeper. That is what he can
offer."
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