Decision time for Van der Sar

Edwin van der Sar is expected to end months of speculation by finally signing a new contract with Fulham later today.

The Dutchman and his agent Rob Jansen have been involved in protracted negotiations with the west London club, and it was thought that an agreement had been reached at the end of last week.

However, Van der Sar confirmed on Saturday that he had yet to sign for Fulham, despite reports to the contrary, then speculation surfaced yesterday that Spanish side Levante had expressed an interest in signing the 34-year-old Holland international.

But Jansen today indicated that Van der Sar, who joined Fulham in 2001, is ready to extend his stay with the club by signing an extension to his current deal.

Jansen said: "Levante have been showing an interest in Edwin for weeks and weeks but we are concentrating on Fulham.

"There will be a final decision and announcement this afternoon."