Dudek preparing to leave

Last updated : 05 January 2004 By Kevin Smith
"I've heard that Hertha are interested, but I haven't received any concrete proposition," he confirmed.

With Chris Kirkland ruled out for up to two months with a broken finger any possibility of a move during the January transfer window has been dismissed.

But it is likely that Dudek will move on at the end of the season and there will no doubt be more clubs keeping a close eye on developments.