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Bernd Leno: Fulham sign Arsenal goalkeeper in £8m transfer deal Fulham sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal on three-year deal; The move is worth up to £8m including add-ons
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SKY.COM
Joins Fulham Leno has completed a move from Arsenal to Fulham on a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth season, Fulham announced Tuesday.
Impact Leno had well and truly fallen out of contention for the Arsenal starting job behind Aaron Ramsdale and with Matt Turner set to join the club it appeared that Leno's time was done. This move to Fulham should have him starting once more likely ahead of Marek Rodak in the pecking order. Leno kept 37 clean sheets in 125 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four starts in the season Leno was an unused sub again in their season finale win over Everton.
Impact Leno was mostly a backup for Aaron Ramsdale, and that was the case again in their 5-1 rout over Everton. The goalkeeper finished the campaign with one clean sheet, nine goals conceded and 10 saves in four starts. His situation will likely remain the same heading to 2022-23.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dempsey: Steffen, Turner should consider loans next season
Clint Demspey says he thinks American goalkeepers Zack Steffen and Matt Turner should consider going on loans to get sharp ahead of the World Cup if they are not going to be playin...MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clean sheet in spot start Leno kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Leno drew the start on Saturday and helped Arsenal claim all three points by shutting out Villa. The clean sheet was the first in four league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 10.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Leno (COVID-19) has rejoined team training and will be available against Brentford on Saturday. Manager Mikael Arteta told reporters, "He's fine. He's recovered well, he didn't hav...
Impact Even with his return to the squad, Leno is unlikely to unseat Aaron Ramsdale for a spot in the starting XI, instead serving as the No. 2 option moving forward. As such, Leno will be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests heading into the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal at top of list for Turner, not just for alphabet
Matt Turner's knowledge of Arsenal was raised by the FIFA video game, He read of the Gunners’ history and watched Thierry Henry’s move to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls f...FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Test positive for COVID-19 Leno will miss Thursday's clash with Wolverhampton after testing positive for COVID-10.
Impact With Aaron Ramsdale having taken over as the No. 1 choice for Arsenal, Leno's absence will have no impact on the starting XI and should go unnoticed by fantasy players.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Leno (back) was named to the match-day squad for Sunday's clash with Burnley.
Impact Leno's last appearance for the club game against Manchester City on Aug. 28 and has been an unused substitute for the majority of Arsenal's matches this year. Unless Aaron Ramsdale picks up a knock of his own, Leno figures to continue watching from the sidelines.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back injury Leno is not in Arsenal's match day squad for Thursday's Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool due to a back injury, the club announced before the game.
Impact Leno has only been playing in cup matches since the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale at the summer transfer deadline, but he is now missing Thursday's game with a back injury. He has a few days to recover before Arsenal's next Premier League game, but he will be back on the bench even if he's fit.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in squad Leno (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leeds.
Impact Leno returns to the side Saturday after missing the last few matches with a groin issue. However, after starting the first three matches of the season, he remains the backup to Aaron Ramsdale in net.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to be assessed Leno continues to be assessed ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton because of a groin issue.
Impact Leno has missed the team's last two matches and it wouldn't be surprising if he missed another Saturday. He remains the backup to Aaron Ramsdale and until he's ready to return, Arthur Okonkwo will serve that role on the bench.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with groin issue Leno has a tight groin and isn't in the squad for Thursday's match against Manchester United.
Impact Leno hasn't played since the third match of the season and that doesn't look to be changing, as he's now dealing with a groin injury. Aaron Ramsdale remains the No. 1 and until Leno is ready to return, Arthur Okonkwo will serve as the team's backup.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Leno remained on the bench as an unused sub in Arsenal's recent 1-0 win over Watford.
Impact Leno has not played since conceding five goals at Manchester City earlier this season. The arrival of fellow goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has pushed Leno down the pecking order and onto the bench for league games.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'I had a clear conversation with him' - Arsenal boss Arteta refutes Leno's claims over his benching ' Goal.com Mikel Arteta is adamant he had a ‘clear conversation’ with Bernd Leno before dropping him for Aaron Ramsdale.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Ter Stegen, Ginter back in Germany squad for WCup qualifiers
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter have returned to the Germany squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiersOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aubameyang ends wait for Arsenal's first goal and win in EPL
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has ended Arsenal’s wait for a goal and some points in the English Premier League by scoring in a 1-0 win over NorwichSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arsenal humiliated 5-0 by City in worst start in its history
Two goals and an assist from Ferran Torres has led Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over 10-man ArsenalAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes five goals against City Leno made five saves but conceded five goals in Saturday's 5-0 defeat against Manchester City.
Impact Leno had a rough time on Saturday, and Granit Xhaka's first-half sending off did not help matters. He should have an easier time after the international break against Norwich, which have scored three goals in as many Premier League matches this season.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three new faces for Germany in Hansi Flick's 1st squad
Germany coach Hansi Flick has made three new call-ups and recalled five players including Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus for upcoming World Cup qualifiersAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lukaku shows transformation with scoring return to Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku scored only 15 minutes into his second Chelsea debut as Arsenal was beaten 2-0AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores in Chelsea return; United extend road streak
Romelu Lukaku got on the board in his return to the EPL, while Harry Kane made a cameo for Spurs and Man U drew Southampton.AUGUST 22, 2021
Beaten twice in first half Leno allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Impact Leno allowed goals in the 15th and 35th minutes as Arsenal fell to their London rivals on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his three saves upped his season total to four.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Klopp calls for goalkeepers to get better protection
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has called for goalkeepers to get more protection in their six-yard boxAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
