Barcelona poised to pip Arsenal for Jaaskelainen

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Arsene Wenger sees the Finland keeper as the perfect replacement for Jens Lehmann if the German quits the club.

Jaaskelainen, 32, is out of contract in the summer and his decision not sign a new deal at Bolton will allow Arsenal to pick him up on a free transfer.

Wanted man: Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen

But Barca have jumped in to try to tempt the keeper to Spain this month.

The La Liga giants need a keeper as Victor Valdes' current back-up Albert Jorquera is recovering from a knee injury.

But Bolton will not let Jaaskelainen go on the cheap as they see him as a key part of their survival plan and would rather keep him and stay up then sell him for a nominal fee.

Meanwhile, Bolton have been told to bid £2million if they want to sign Hearts striker Andrius Velicka, 28.