Ali Al Habsi

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Highly-rated young goalkeeper who completed his free-transfer move from Lyn Oslo in January 2006 after a deal was agreed the previous summer. Already a first choice for the Oman international side, the 6ft 2in Al-Habsi is a huge presence in front of goal and an excellent shot-stopper, and is tipped to compete with Jussi Jaaskelainen for a first-team spot in the future.

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Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson has warned goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi that the club will not be held to ransom over a new contract. The agent of the 26-year-old Oman international has warned that his client is wanted by a number of other top-flight clubs, with Al Habsi's current deal set to run out next summer. However, Megson told the Manchester Evening News: "We talked to Ali in the summer... [more»]

The agent of Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has dropped a major hint that his client will leave the Trotters by next summer at the latest. The 26-year-old Oman international has become increasingly frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at the Reebok Stadium, while his current contract runs out at the end of the season. Al Habsi's agent, Peter Harrison, told the Daily Star... [more»]

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that they have failed with an attempt to sign Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi. The 26-year-old Oman international is currently starting the final year of his Trotters contract, having been forced to play second fiddle to Jussi Jaaskelainen during his time at the Reebok Stadium. However, Bolton boss Gary Megson still views Al Habsi as a valuable member... [more»]

Oman goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi says he is unlikely to leave Bolton Wanderers this summer, despite interest from a number of clubs. The 26-year-old impressed last season as he secured a run in the Trotters first team, but he is likely to start the new campaign as understudy to the fit-again Jussi Jaaskelainen. Al-Habsi commented: "I spoke to (my agent) Peter Harrison after my return from Muscat... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi is keen to stay at the Reebok Stadium even though first-choice shot-stopper Jussi Jaaskelainen has penned a new four-year contract with club. The 26-year-old Oman international started the final ten games of last season when Jaaskelainen was injured but had been linked with moves to Bayern Munich, Galatasaray and Hull City earlier this summer. However,... [more»]