Ten top goalkeepers who could change clubs this summer, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool stars.
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10. Guillermo Ocha
The big-haired Mexican is the main reason Ajaccio have remained in Ligue 1 over the past few seasons and he is likely to finally get a move to a big club this summer. The 28-year-old was linked with Liverpool this time last year but would not move to Anfield to be number two to Simon Mignolet. A switch to another Premier League club remains a possibility, however.
9. Asmir Begovic
Stoke did well to hang on to Begovic last summer but Mark Hughes may be powerless to keep the Bosnia international at the club at the end of this season, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him. Fortunately, the Potters have a ready-made replacement in the form of England goalkeeper Jack Butland, who is currently on loan at Leeds United.
8. Iker Casillas
It’s almost unthinkable to imagine the Spain captain in a club shirt other than Real Madrid’s but Casillas has been number two at the Santiago Bernabeu (at least in league games) for nearly two seasons, and he cannot be happy to continue sitting on the bench. The 32-year-old has made nearly 700 appearances for Real but he could seek pastures new this summer. Both Arsenal and Man City have been linked with the World Cup winner.
7. Huerelho Gomes
Tottenham’s forgotten man was once one of the Premier League’s most erratic but talented goalkeepers. The Brazilian has not made a league appearance for three seasons and, with his contract set to expire in the summer, he is certain to leave White Hart Lane after the current campaign. A move back to his homeland beckons, although there could be some interest from the Premier League.
6. Thibaut Courtois
Atletico Madrid loanee Courtois is the most wanted goalkeeper in Europe, with Real Madrid reportedly ready to challenge their city rivals for the 21-year-old’s signature this summer. Courtois has insisted he is happy to return to parent club Chelsea but also says he doesn’t want to be number two behind Blues stalwart Petr Cech, leaving Jose Mourinho with a decision to make. The West London outfit could demand as much as €30m for the talented Belgium international if they do decide to sell.
5. Pepe Reina
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has closed the door on a possible return to Anfield for Reina, who is currently on a season-long loan at Serie A outfit Napoli. The Spaniard has hinted that he is likely to join the Scudetto-chasers permanently in the summer, although there have been suggestions that Barcelona are interested in re-signing the 31-year-old.
4. Lukasz Fabianski
It wasn’t so long ago the Arsenal number two was cruelly nicknamed ‘Flappyhandski’ but the Pole has put himself in the shop window with impressive performances against Everton and Bayern Munich in the Gunners’ last two matches. The 28-year-old is too old and too good to continue being a number two and he has already confirmed he will leave the Emirates Stadium in search of first team football when his contract expires this summer. He has been linked with a move to Bundesliga giants Schalke 04.
3. Victor Valdes
The Spaniard is one of Barcelona’s favourite sons but Valdes has announced he will leave the club in search of a new challenge when his contract expires this summer. The 32-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League but a hefty pay-day at Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco seems more likely.
2. Marc-Andre ter Stegen
The talented German youngster has already informed Borussia Monchengladbach that he wants to leave in the summer and the Bundesliga outfit have wasted no time in securing a replacement. “After Marc-Andre ter Stegen informed us that he would definitely like to leave in the summer, we sat down with his new club and ironed out the transfer agreements,” said Gladbach’s director of sport Max Eberl is quoted as saying by Fox. Ter Stegen, 21, is expected to join Barcelona, with an announcement due as soon as Valdes finds a new club.
1. Hugo Lloris
The France captain has been making plenty of noises about the importance of Champions League football and, with Spurs set for fall short once again, the 27-year-old could be on the move this summer. The former Lyon star has been linked with a shock move across North London to Arsenal but realistically, mega-rich Ligue 1 giants PSG are his most likely destination. The Parisiens can offer shed-loads of cash, Champions League football and currently lack a superstar between the sticks. Monaco are also said to admire Lloris but he has already ruled out a move to the Principality, have previously played for their rivals Nice.