Arsenal Football Club failed with a bid for Thomas Sorensen, claim reports.

The Denmark international is enjoying a fine season at Stoke City, but this didn’t stop Tony Pulis paying £3.25million to take Asmir Begovic from Portsmouth in the winter.

The Sunday Telegraph now claim Arsene Wenger tried to lure Sorensen, 33-years-old, to the Emirates Stadium during the January transfer window.

The Gunners manager wanted a new shot-stopper to provide competition for Manuel Almunia, with Lukasz Fabianski experiencing problems with injuries and form.

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