Should Arsene Wenger Consider Another Attempt At Thomas Sorensen?

As most of the Arsenal squad gears up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still reflecting on what was a relatively disappointing season for the Gunners. The Frenchman is also battling to keep captain Cesc Fabregas at the Emirates.

One of the main low points in the Arsenal campaign was the lack of quality and confidence in the keeping role.

First choice Manuel Almunia and deputy keeper Lukasz Fabianski both performed below expectations, often making vital errors, costing Arsenal dearly.

The pair have a tendency to be inconsistent, mistake prone and indecisive. With fans growing increasingly frustrating with the lack of silverware, Wenger knows he needs to sign a quality keeper in order to strengthen his title challenge; however, that is looking hard to come by.

According to the press during the latter stages of the January transfer window, Wenger attempt to secure the services of Stoke City keeper Thomas Sorensen.

The Danish keeper has been a reliable presence in the Stoke goal and with his uncanny ability to save penalties, his safe hands and lack of serious errors, it was easy to see why Wenger opted for the 33-year-old.

However, the deal failed to materialize and Arsenal had to continue the season with their lacklustre shot stoppers. But now with the Summer transfer window open, Wenger could advance on a second move for the former Aston Villa keeper.

Sorensen would cost around £5-10 million  for the Gunners, but the imposing Dane is very capable of curing Wenger's keeping woes.

Stoke are eager to keep their reliable shot stopper but if Wenger can pen an appealing deal, then Thomas Sorensen could be on his way to the Emirates.