How highly does David de Gea rank in the list of the world’s best goalkeepers…
Reports in the Spanish press are claiming that Real Madrid are preparing to make a move for Manchester United stopper David de Gea, but are there better alternatives available for the Spanish giants.
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CaughtOffside counts down the world’s ten best goalkeepers and comments on their chances of a move to the European champions. So hold tight United fans, we might be able to find a way for you to keep your talented young Spaniard:
10) Roman Weidenfeller (Borussia Dortmund)
The veteran German stopper who has been with Borussia Dortmund since 2002, and will likely see out his career at the club.
9) Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Another experienced star, the 36-year-old Italian has remained with the club through thick and thin, and don’t expect his near 14 year stay to come to an end any time soon.
8) Stephane Ruffier (Saint-Etienne)
The 28-year-old Frenchman would not be the sort of player Madrid would chase, with the Spanish giants likley to go after a big-name star. With Keylor Navas already on their books, they have an appropriate number two firmly in place.
7) David de Gea (Manchester United)
The 23-year-old is rapidly improving, and will now be ranked among United’s prize assets. However, he is still second choice to Casillas at international level, and has previously played for Real’s local rivals Atletico.
6) Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint Germain)
The 27-year-old Italian international has established himself as one of the most accomplished goalkeeper’s in the world in recent years, as well as Buffon’s long term successor in the national team.
5) Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Should Real be so quick to discount their captain – he has had a bad run of form, but that is a minor patch of negativity within a hugely positive career. The club legend deserves more time to get it right.
4) Petr Cech (Chelsea)
If Madrid wish to sign a quality goalkeeper that would be readily available – surely they should look no further. The Chelsea man will surely be frustrated at being second choice, and would jump and the chance to be number one at Madrid.
3) Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur)
The 27-year-old Frenchman must be desperate for Champions League football, despite his apparent commitment to the Tottenham cause. If Spurs cannot reach the metaphorical promised land in the near future, he could be available.
2) Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
After three years with Real’s rivals Atletico, Courtois is surely settling in for a long stay at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old Belgian international has the ability to remain one of the best in the world for a long time.
1) Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
The 28-year-old German World Cup winner is arguably one of the best keepers of all time. It would take something extraordinary for him to leave Munich any time soon.
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