Gary Megson has reportedly offered goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi a new four-year deal to keep him at Bolton amid interest from Hull City.The Trotters chief is busily trying to ensure that long-serving custodian and Finnish international Jussi Jaaskelainen resists the temptation of a Bosman free transfer departure from the Reebok Stadium and signs a new three-year contract at the club this summer.However Megson is also keen to keep Omani international Al-Habsi on board following some excellent displays at the back end of last season as Bolton won their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.Newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City, managed by former boss Sam Allardyce's assistant Phil Brown, are believed to be keen on taking Al-Habsi to the KC Stadium, so this new deal offer appears to be Megson attempting to ward off their interest.
The only problem for Bolton is that if Jaaskelainen, who is recovering from a back injury which curtailed his season in March, does agree to stay put then Al-Habsi might request a move to pastures new as he will no doubt want regular first-team football having more than proved himself as a Premier League custodian.
