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

I think we need to do what Arsenal did and get a GK from the prem. At least we know they know what to expect from the atmosphere and game style (dealing with crosses and the physical pressure from corners etc)

Personally i'd have liked Martinez from Villa back when he was gettable but that ship has sailed, he's got the hateable arrogance and ability you want in a GK at this level. Pickford, as much as i can't get over how thick he is would be a much safer option than getting another keeper in from a different league. But, neither of those are coming for less than 50mil i'd assume.
 
Martinez is too old for the price it will cost to get Villa to sell.

I kind like James Trafford as a shotstopper - but havent seen enough of him to decide how he is with the ball at his feet.
 
Mmm-Qatarian said:
I'd sooner go for an older head who is fairly dependable if not spectacular than take another gamble on someone like James Trafford.

I'm not denying he could be a very solid keeper in a few years but last season he was in the Prem he was really shaky at Burnley, suggesting he was probably put in a bit too soon (Again, no shame in that - 20 years old is considerably younger than most keepers start out in the Prem). With that said, I don't see the value in replacing Onana with another keeper who can be very good on their day but doesn't yet bring consistency.

A further point I'd make is that I don't think we should be forking out a load of money for a keeper. I do think at the very least we need to bring in someone to really light a fire under Onana's ass if we do decide to keep him; Bayindir had a great match against Arsenal in the cup but has generally been a mixed bag when he's played. With that said, I think you could bring in a keeper who will do the job for a fairly good price whilst much needed improvements are made to the rest of the team.

A suggestion I'll offer up is PSV's Walter Benitez. He's regarded by PSV (and previously Nice) fans as a solid keeper, at 32 he's an experienced head which I don't think is any bad thing given our young squad, as I've just mentioned he'll be familiar to our owners given that he previously played for Nice, and perhaps most pertinently he's out of contract in the summer.
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Definitely think given our young squad, and the lack of funds meaning we are probably going to continue to buy young are more positions, GK and ST are the two positions where I would like an older, experienced player, ideally a free transfer or short term cheap option.
 
Lunin from Real Madrid is now mentioned in some papers. A price around 20 mio pounds mentioned.

He did really well for them when Courtois was out. Might be worth it.
 
Kovar! Around 7,7 mil pound buy back.. It's the easy option and he should have never been sold in the first place.
 
Mmm-Qatarian said:
I'd sooner go for an older head who is fairly dependable if not spectacular than take another gamble on someone like James Trafford.

I'm not denying he could be a very solid keeper in a few years but last season he was in the Prem he was really shaky at Burnley, suggesting he was probably put in a bit too soon (Again, no shame in that - 20 years old is considerably younger than most keepers start out in the Prem). With that said, I don't see the value in replacing Onana with another keeper who can be very good on their day but doesn't yet bring consistency.

A further point I'd make is that I don't think we should be forking out a load of money for a keeper. I do think at the very least we need to bring in someone to really light a fire under Onana's ass if we do decide to keep him; Bayindir had a great match against Arsenal in the cup but has generally been a mixed bag when he's played. With that said, I think you could bring in a keeper who will do the job for a fairly good price whilst much needed improvements are made to the rest of the team.

A suggestion I'll offer up is PSV's Walter Benitez. He's regarded by PSV (and previously Nice) fans as a solid keeper, at 32 he's an experienced head which I don't think is any bad thing given our young squad, as I've just mentioned he'll be familiar to our owners given that he previously played for Nice, and perhaps most pertinently he's out of contract in the summer.
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It'd be just my fecking luck that I propose this dude a few days before he goes and ships seven to Arsenal :lol:
 
I don't think onana is a bad keeper, but he'd be one of the first players I'd sell if we're strapped for cash and need funds for players. Has too many clangers in him.
 
stepic said:
Go all in on Costa
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City bound at this point, I fear.

Has a rick in him as well imo, although so does Ederson. City is the perfect club for a keeper like that, they dominate the ball so much your passing comes to the fore and your weaknesses are less exposed.
 
Increasingly think that Freiburg's Noah Atubolu is someone we should take a chance on this summer. Benfica's Samuel Soares is perhaps another to keep an eye on.
 
Not sure if it's any truth to it - but Trafford (Burnley) and Pears (Blackburn) have been linked to us the last few days. Pears I haven't seen much so have no clue about him. But he is the guy who gave away that freakish owngoal about a year ago. And he is the son of former United-youth and Boro-keeper Stephen Pears (for those of you who remember the 80s and 90s

Regarding Trafford - I havent seem enough of him with the ball at his feet to determine if he is good enough in that area - but he is a beast and will become the next England goalkeeper - I am quite certain about that
 
lysglimt said:
Not sure if it's any truth to it - but Trafford (Burnley) and Pears (Blackburn) have been linked to us the last few days. Pears I haven't seen much so have no clue about him. But he is the guy who gave away that freakish owngoal about a year ago. And he is the son of former United-youth and Boro-keeper Stephen Pears (for those of you who remember the 80s and 90s

Regarding Trafford - I havent seem enough of him with the ball at his feet to determine if he is good enough in that area - but he is a beast and will become the next England goalkeeper - I am quite certain about that
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He's technically good and this was supposed to be a strength of his, but being that he's at Burnley it's not something we are getting to see of him at the moment.

I do think he has the potential to be England #1 and he's been good in the Championship this season - the only issue is A) a lot of his clean sheets are down to the Burnley defence and B) he was poor with them in the PL last season.
 
lysglimt said:
Not sure if it's any truth to it - but Trafford (Burnley) and Pears (Blackburn) have been linked to us the last few days. Pears I haven't seen much so have no clue about him. But he is the guy who gave away that freakish owngoal about a year ago. And he is the son of former United-youth and Boro-keeper Stephen Pears (for those of you who remember the 80s and 90s

Regarding Trafford - I havent seem enough of him with the ball at his feet to determine if he is good enough in that area - but he is a beast and will become the next England goalkeeper - I am quite certain about that
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Trafford is going to Newcastle isn't he? Deal fell through at last minute in the summer but seems interest is still there.

I think Cooper at Sheffield United is a better long term prospect, he's one to watch over the next few years.
 
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