I feel De Gea would buckle under the pressure that comes with playing for Madrid. Courtois or Lloris are more plausible targets.
Any chance we could grab one of Trapp or Areola from PSG? Both are very decent goalkeepers and both want more playing time I'm sure.
I don't think they are that good to be honest. Areola seemed like a decent GK for Villarreal but not a RM level IMO.
What does it tell you about Serie A when Szczesny, who never averaged above 70% in the premier league, is averaging 80% on loan at Roma this season?
For me it's Courtois if it's a big name signing or go with a young keeper with some proven experience. Courtois has really returned to form this season.
Lol u kidding bro? Areola has had a horrible season, so many blunders. Keylor >>>>>>> Trappet alone Areola.
Areola melted in Paris which is sad because he was great at Villarreal. Trapp isn't possible now but imo would have been a good option. Young, needed time to adjust to a big club like PSG but has always shown promise to become world class.
Navas is 30 and at his peak . Donnarumma turned 18 less than a month ago. He's still developing. Navas plays for the leader of La liga . The other plays for the 7th placed Milan .
Why so much disdain for De Gea on here? I think he's comfortably the best GK outside of Neuer and the best in the prem. Edit: in fact, apart from his name, I don't even know if Neuer is a better keeper than De Gea. It seems as though the transfer saga from the beginning of the season is still lingering on people's minds on here.
His stats aren't even better than Pacheco, he has conceded a lot of goals and performs a lot of brain farts, no thanks.
That's not true at all. I think Courtois is definitely better, not a single doubt in my mind. Lloris is a bit older, but at a comparable level to DDG. DDG makes great saves and insane blunders in the same game. He's inconsistent in his GK skills if that makes sense. Top 5 GKs in the world, probably top 3, but nowhere near Neuer and Courtois.
I think DDG and Courtois are interchangeable depending on the year. This year Courtios has bounced back beautifully as well as Chelsea's defense improving massively from last season. I don't like the Courtois option because in the past he has spoken out against Chelsea, while playing for them. He seems to have an "im bigger than the club" attitude that wouldn't bode well here. Then with DGG is that there are rumors that he blames the club for his transfer collapse and said he thought Atleti should have won CL last season so thats also a no for me. I really hope Pacheco gets a look. Been quietly having a good season, has a buyback, and can play either Liga or CL/CDR games along with Kiko. The idea of getting a super world class GK like the top 3 isn't always whats best.
Buffon at 45 would still be better than De Gea ever has in his life. Casillas has been Godly for Porto this season as well, back to his San Iker form. Asenjo for Villarreal has to be in contention. Neuer speaks for himself Donna has been better than EPL keeper at 17/18 De Gea wouldn't even be in my top 10 atm.
I have faith in Keylor. It is a momentary dip in form. When he stops Messi's penalty in El Clasico, he will prove it.
According to Squawka, the top 20 performing keepers across England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Portugal for 2016/2017 are, followed by performance scores: 1. Yoan Cardinale; Nice 657 2. Gianluigi Donnarumma; AC Milan 609 3. Wojciech Szczesny; AS Roma 601 4. ter Stegen; Barcelona 598 5. Oliver Baumann; Hoffenheim 547 6. Iker Casillas; Porto 537 7. Ederson Moraes; Benfica 523 8. Thibaut Courtois; Chelsea 514 9. Hugo Lloris; Tottenham 504 10. Kevin Trapp; PSG 503 ------------------------------------------ 11. Lee Grant; Stoke 492 12. Yohan Pele; Marseille 489 13. Sergio Rico; Sevilla 484 14. Stephane Ruffer; St Etienne 482 15. Anthony Lopez; Lyon 446 16. Jose Reina; Napoli 419 17. Joel Robles; Everton 410 18. Manuel Neuer; Bayern 401 19. Gianluigi Buffon; Juventus 391 20. Samir Handanovic; Inter 376 As you can see every big name you can think of is there Donnarumma, Casillas, Courtois, Lloris, Neuer, Buffon and starting keeper for most big teams respective to their leagues in Trapp, Reina, Handanovic, Moraes, Cardinale, ter Stegen, Rico and Lopez. There are also a few outliers thrown in there as well, but for the most part the names up there are the names you usualy see being talked about. Notice who isn't up there? De Gea, Cech (1st in EPL 2015/16), Navas (1st in La Liga 2015/16), Oblak (3rd in La Liga 2015/16) and Valdes. They simply have not been good enough this season and their actual performances reflect that. In terms of De Gea he actually hasn't been above 7th in the EPL rankings since entering the league and every time I watch him play I have to wonder what the hell it is that others see in him that would make him so good? Or is it just the fact he plays in the EPL for a big club like Man Utd? *Asenjo would be in the mid 400's+ if his passing wasn't so damn woeful, but he is still good enough for 3rd in La Liga despite not making the top 20 overall.
I really don't know what to think about the Navas situation. For me he is an iconic keeper because of his performances last year. He was possibly the player of the season, which in this team is insane. But his absolute prime was in 2014 for the World Cup, and hes at the age where he might start slowing down. Combined with the injury, this decline should be accelerated. However, its always hard to identify this with goalkeepers. You simply can never be sure. Even with Casillas it was like this. Today Keylor pulls off the most stunning save after another hiccup before. He looked like he still has those superhuman reflexes when he pulled that save. I think there is no way to know whether the mistakes he had this season are some sort of pattern, unless you see him in training as well and have real data about speed, response time etc. In short, I wouldn't say Navas is done yet at the highest level. The errors this season might all be down to probability and luck. But there is no way to know really just from games.
He is not done, but it's quite logical to search younger, great keeper. it's understandable from Perez.
I'd be willing to keep him as number two if he wants that role but number 1.. yeah we need a new keeper.
OK, I think after his blunder today, it cannot get worse. He can only get better. It was a streak of bad luck. It happens.
I always laugh when people give me names like Courtois or De Gea. Like money could actually buy those two... There isn't enough money in the world to buy: 1. Courtois 2. De Gea 3. Lloris 4. Neuer Real doesn't have enough money to buy: 5. Der Stegen 6. Oblak Real probably won't consider buying because of long term good relationship with the club: 7. Donnaruma (provided Milan doesn't' sell him just as a ******** you to eventual new owners) Other than this 7 goalkeepers you are in the Navas, Mignolet, Trapp teritory. So might aswell stick with Navas until something realistic appears.