Let's talk 'keepers: who do we buy and why?

Katy Cat

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It feels like a really interesting time for the goalkeeper market, where we can expect to see a number of big clubs looking to bring in new first choices, in a climate where there don't seem to be that many options*.

City are surely going to replace Ederson in the summer (I don't think he's a great keeper, more someone who's benefited from the halo effect of their success), Chelsea will probably buy (I know they've picked-up a young Belgian player but they have a gap in an experienced, reliable, keeper) and you have to assume we're going need to get decisive and bring in someone to take over from Onana (though it's a moot point where that sits against other priorities and our limited spending power). Sadly, Liverpool have already acted and got Mamardashvili, who I think will become very good.

So, who do we buy and why?

*I'm still in love with Peter Schmeichel, the best goalkeeper in my time as a fan, who SAF described as the 'bargain of the century'.
 
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An upgrade in goalkeeper has to be on the agenda for United but probably a few other positions to be filled first in terms of priority. I wonder though, given Onanas form, could Vitek, Harrison, a buy back on Kovar or Bayinder be the answer in the next 18 months or so?
 
If a lot of clubs are looking for a new keeper, hopefully we can sell Onana. No idea who we should go for. I’d like Martinez just for his shithousery alone.
 
I do think that we should look to replace Onana but our finances mean we wont be able to this summer. My hope is that when looking for a goal keeper we prioritize someone who is a good shot stopper and who can command their area. I don't care whether they are good with the ball or not. I don't want to hear how this goal keepers ball playing ability will unlock our style of play like we did with Onana. We spent 50 Million to make a lateral move at goalkeeper.
 
up for giving Bayandir a run in the team and saving the money for other positions
 
just an experienced shot stopper who’s a calming influence will do. 2005 Edwin Van Der sar would be perfect, shame they don’t grow on trees.
 
Donnarumma. Mad that he is only just gone 25. He could solve our problems for 10 years+. He also has only 1 year left on his contract.

Then Mike Manigan can move to PSG.

Everyone is happy bar Milan.
 
Kinsella said:
And what are the chances of getting him given who he plays for?
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They could lose TAA,Salah and VVD for nothing.

Konte hasn't signed a new deal and could leave in 2026. He is dreaming of Real I think.

Maybe they will be happy to deal and not lose another player for free. They already have signed his replacement.
 
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They could lose TAA,Salah and VVD for nothing.

Konte isn't hasnt signed a new deal and could leave in 2026.

Maybe they will be happy to deal and not lose another player for free. They already have signed his replacement.
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I get that. I think he’s a better keeper than Onana and I’d take him, but what are the chances of Liverpool doing business with United?
 
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I get that. I think he’s a better keeper than Onana and I’d take him, but what are the chances of Liverpool doing business with United?
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Absolutely none, fans would not be happy whatsoever. They haven't forgotten about the Heinze ordeal.
 
Are people just suggesting goalkeepers to make Onana seem better?
 
Give Bayindir an audition for the rest of the season. We don't have the money to be spending another £40/50 million on a keeper.
 
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