Arsenal are intensifying their pursuit of Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

The Sunday Mirror says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is expected to step up his £4million chase for Fulham stopper Mark Schwarzer, who impressed during last seasons run to the Europa League Final.

The 37-year-old is in the final year of his contract and while he has tried to distance himself from it publicly, ­privately he has confided in friends he would find it difficult to turn down an approach from ­Arsenal.