Lehmann: I may retire

Arsenal backup goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has admitted that he is considering retiring from football in the summer. The German international rejected a move to Borussia Dortmund and admitted he is unhappy he is not playing for the Gunners.

"If the same criteria were applied to Almunia as they are to me, I would have been back in the team a long time ago," he said.

"But I am optimistic, and I go into every training session feeling I will soon be back playing.

"It is highly unlikely I would join another club in England.

"It troubles me greatly I'm not getting games, but that is the only thing I disagree about with Arsene Wenger.

"There is a 50 per cent chance I could retire soon. It depends what offers I receive."