Pressley admits move 'inevitable' for in-form Gordon

The 23-year-old has been in fine form for the Jambos and Scotland in recent weeks, earning a clean sheet against France in the Euro 2008 qualifiers and producing a superb stop to save a point in the Edinburgh derby at Hibernian on Sunday.

The goalkeeper denied Rob Jones a winner in the 2-2 draw in the dying stages of the match, somehow managing to palm the ball clear of goal at full stretch.

The Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, has already voiced admiration for Gordon, who is contracted to the Tynecastle side until 2009, after Scotland defeated France on 7 October.

Now the Hearts captain believes the fans must make the most of Gordon's presence in the team before the inevitable move happens. Pressley said: "Ultimately, he is going to make a move, there is no doubt about that, and we should enjoy having him here while we do. It was important he signed a contract in the summer to remain at the club because, when he moves, it is important he moves somewhere he is going to be the No 1. There is no point in Craig Gordon moving and sitting on the bench for several years.

"It is also very important for the club. They have helped his progression and have given him an opportunity to show his quality. So, with him contracted to the club for another few years, the club will benefit financially from it. In the end, both parties will go away happy and it is inevitable it is going to happen at some point."

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