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Who is reported Arsenal target Guillaume Hubert?

By Oliver Yew

Wednesday 21 December 2016 12:56, UK

Standard Liege's goalkeeper Hubert celebrates after the UEFA Europa League Group G football match between Panathinaikos and Standard Liege at the Apostolos
Image: Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert has been scouted by Arsenal

We take a look at Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert, who has reportedly been scouted by Arsenal.

The highly-rated goalkeeper has established himself as Standard Liege's No 1 and is also pushing to earn a call-up to Roberto Martinez's Belgium squad. He is reportedly attracting the interest of a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsene Wenger's Arsenal who have scouted him on six different occasions this season.

But who is he and would he be suited to the Gunners and the Premier League? Here's everything you need to know about the young goalkeeper…

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Age: 22

Position: Goalkeeper

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Club: Standard Liege

Nationality: Belgian

International caps: 0 (2 for U21s)

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Background

Hubert started out at Valenciennes in France before spending a month on trial as a junior at Stoke City.

He then joined Standard Liege's academy and broke into the senior squad last season, making his debut at the age of 21 on October 25, 2015 in his side's 3-2 win away at Charleroi.

Standard Liege's goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert celebrates with supporters after the UEFA Europa League Group G football match between Panathinaikos and Stand
Image: Hubert celebrates with supporters after Standard's Europa League match against Panathinaikos

Hubert, who has made two appearances for Belgium's U21 side, went on to make 18 league appearances, keeping nine clean sheets with notable performances against Sint-Truiden, Anderlecht and Club Brugge.

This season, the 6ft 6in goalkeeper has made six league appearances and has featured three times during Standard's Europa League campaign.

Do Arsenal need a goalkeeper?

With Petr Cech and David Ospina filling the number one and two spots, Arsenal seem well stocked between the sticks.

David Ospina (R) was preferred in goal to Petr Cech for Arsenal's trip to PSG
Image: Petr Cech (left) and David Ospina (right) are Arsenal's goalkeeping options at the moment

However, with Cech aged 34 and Ospina reportedly considering a move away from the Emirates, it appears Wenger is planning for the future with his reported interest in Hubert.

The Gunners also have to sort out Wojciech Szczesny's future with the Poland international having spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma.

Who else is interested?

Standard Liege's goalkeeper Hubert (C) celebrates with teammates after the UEFA Europa League Group G football match between Panathinaikos and Standard Lie
Image: Hubert (centre) has established himself as Standard Liege's number one

Arsenal appear to be at the front of the queue for Hubert's signature after scouting the 22-year-old on six occasions.

However, there are thought to be more premier League clubs interested in him with Liverpool, Leicester and Swansea also reportedly tracking his progress.