They are not exactly crying over him being unavailable though. Most Forest fans think he is decent but he gets beaten by long range shots far too often and those that have watched him a lot this season claim his kicking and distribution is pretty comical so definitely not what ETH is looking for.He's injured and might not even be fit to play again this season. They couldn't go the 2nd half of the season playing Wayne Hennessey so bringing in another GK was essential and still probably won't be enough.
Why is it crazy? Navas is a great keeper. I'd take him for sure over De Gea.Crazy as it sounds but grandad Navas is better than DeGea at the min.
He should be a serious candidateWhat about lafont? He was considered the next big thing in France and is currently doing well with Nantes. He also have 1 year left in his contract
Martinez would be expensive.Raya from brentford or Martinez from villa
Sanchez has been dropped by Brighton because they actually think Steele has better distribution.Raya or Sanchez.
Spain saw it years ago, but as always our hierarchy are late to the party.
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No money restrictions - Maignan / Costa
Money isa bit tight - Raya
Tempting - Neuer
Is Neuer a possibility ? Would be dream if so.
SecondedDefinitely stay away from Sommer.
He's had a falling out with Bayern and Kahn from what I've read.Seconded
I think Raya will be priced out of being a stop gap, if Brentford want 35-40m may as well just pay a more and get Costa.Martinez would be expensive.
Raya seems like a suitable stop gap. I'm not sure he's a better shot stopper than DDG, and doesn't look the tallest or most commanding in the air, but he does seem a lot more comfortable with the ball at his feet. Having said that, Brentford do pump it long a lot for Toney...which he's very good at doing, but not sure we'd need him to do that so much.
Surely there has to be some kind of Edwin VdS type signing we can make? Someone in the twilight of their career at a smaller club, who'd jump at the chance to join Utd? Edwin was a great sweeper keeper.
Ah, I was under the impression you could get Raya for closer to 20m as he's not signed a new contract.I think Raya will be priced out of being a stop gap, if Brentford want 35-40m may as well just pay a more and get Costa.
Expect we’ll probably keep De Gea on for another year at least but if Everton go down I wouldn’t be surprised to see us sign Pickford. Not a fan myself but just seems like type of signing we go for.
I'd legit prefer the Glazers to stay for the next decade rather than see Pickford as the #1.I think Raya will be priced out of being a stop gap, if Brentford want 35-40m may as well just pay a more and get Costa.
Expect we’ll probably keep De Gea on for another year at least but if Everton go down I wouldn’t be surprised to see us sign Pickford. Not a fan myself but just seems like type of signing we go for.
I hope that's just a figure of speech.I'd legit prefer the Glazers to stay for the next decade rather than see Pickford as the #1.
I'd struggle to watch if that ever happened.
He’d be amazing but I don’t think he’ll leave Milan.Maignan should be our number one target, and Diogo Costa if we can't get him.
Worst shot stopper in the league, by some margin as well.What about Bazunu? Isn’t he supposed to be pretty good.
Talented player, had a pretty awful season. Has to prove himself at his current level first.What about Bazunu? Isn’t he supposed to be pretty good.
Nah I genuinely think signing Pickford as our #1 would be a watershed moment and not in a good way. I wouldn't be able to watch him.I hope that's just a figure of speech.
I'd be fine with us signing any player if it meant the Glazers were gone for good. Not that there's any correlation obviously.
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So you'd prefer the Glazers staying for another 10 years? Come on man. A bit of perspective. They're the worst thing to happen to the club in a long time. Another decade of them leeching off our club, plunging us into more debt, whilst our stadium continues to rot... that's far worse than signing a GK with unlikeable traits. Worst case scenario with Pickford he's embarrassing for a year and we replace him. It's not that deep bro.Nah I genuinely think signing Pickford as our #1 would be a watershed moment and not in a good way. I wouldn't be able to watch him.
The club really needs to be ruthless about this and other deals.From what's being reported, it seems like the plan is to make him the #2 on reduced wages. It'll be interesting to see if De Gea accepts that or decides to leave.
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McDonnell is reporting that De Gea will be released.
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Buying a younger keeper who fits the profile as far as building play from the back with De Gea around for another season to help him settle isn't a bad idea imo. And I've been a vocal critic of De Gea for well over 5 years.
Yeah not against him on cheap dealIf we have the money, then Maignan. Otherwise, for the next couple of years, we should look for a good deal like Raya or any relatively older keeper who wouldn't be a lot of money. Going into next season with only De Gea as the option would be suicidal.
Would switch Costa with RayaIf we have enough funds then Maignan, Raya, Costa in that order.
If we don't have much funds Navas, Sommer.
