Lehmann relaxed on Arsenal future

Lehmann is on his third one-year contract with the Gunners

Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann says he would prefer to sign a new deal with the Gunners but has not ruled out a move to Spain or back to Germany.

Lehmann is on his third one-year deal with Arsenal, who never offer players over 30 years old contracts of more than 12 months.

"Arsenal have priority in the talks about my future," said the 37-year-old.

"When I came to London I was 33 and I signed until now for three years but a one-year offer is not so bad."

But he told German newspaper Bild am Sonntag: "I am not saying that if I get an Arsenal offer I will definitely stay. If there is no Arsenal deal I am open."

Lehmann helped take Arsenal to the Champions League final last season then played a part in Germany's advance to the World Cup semi-finals.

And he was to the fore on Saturday as Arsenal routed Blackburn 6-2.

He said clubs in Spain and Germany would interest him but added: "I might not make a decision until May. I'm pretty relaxed about my whole situation."