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04 January 2008
Lehmann, 38, has been linked with a move back to Germany and speculation intensified after Borussia Dortmund called a press conference for Friday.
Wenger has the Carling Cup semi-final against Tottenham next Wednesday to prepare for and is carefully considering his team for Turf Moor this weekend, saying: "I think Jens Lehmann will be involved."
Lehmann was dropped towards the start of the season following a blunder against Blackburn - and he has played for Germany more times since.
Manuel Almunia has established himself as Wenger's first choice after a run of form that has seen him suggested as a possible England goalkeeper when he qualifies for residency. Wenger also has Poland youngster Lukasz Fabianski, who has only been used in the Carling Cup since arriving from Legia Warsaw in the summer.
Wenger has previously suggested William Gallas and Gael Clichy would be rested for the Burnley clash, while Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Bacary Sagna will play.
He told Arsenal TV Online: "Kolo Toure, Eboue and Sagna will all play. A few of the players who featured all over Christmas will be rested and a few will come in. It will be a mixture."
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has a slight hamstring injury but can play if required.
Robin van Persie has been missing recently with a muscular problem but has been earmarked for a possible return against Birmingham next week.
"We do have a little problem with Adebayor on his hamstring but, if really needed, he could play," Wenger added. "Robin van Persie is still injured and will not be involved. But it is very short for him now. The next deadline could be Birmingham or just after."
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