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 goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is happy to have committed his long-term future to the club, despite a continued lack of first-team opportunities. The 27-year-old Oman international recently signed a new deal running until the summer of 2013, despite having made just 16 appearances for the Trotters to date. He told the Manchester Evening News: "The thing that persuaded me to stay is... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers will be without the services of goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi until mid-January due to his international commitments with Oman. The 26-year-old recently pledged his future to the Trotters by signing a new four-year contract, but a condition of that agreement was that he be allowed to play in the Gulf Cup. Megson told the Bolton News: "We're delighted that Ali will be staying with us... [more»]

Bolton Wanderers have recalled defender Nicky Hunt from his loan spell at Birmingham City. The right-back had made 11 appearances while on loan with the Championship club since the beginning of November. But with Gretar Steinsson suspended for the Trotters' next Premier League match - the January 10 trip to Arsenal - manager Gary Megson has decided to bring the 25-year-old back into the... [more»]

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»]