Highbury_2006
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Freddie Woodman
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The Croydon Kahn.
al-Ustaadh
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Could we not takeover the loan and have a gentleman's agreement on future fee?
Highbury_2006
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I dont think this deal is impossible from Mike Ashleys point of view but certainly from Woodmans.
Impact
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Freddie Woodman has been tracked by Arsenal since at least 2019. This would be an astute signing, not a Runarsson-esque situation.
However Newcastle view him as a future no. 1, which is why when Dubravka was injured at the start of this season, they signed Mark Gillespie so Woodman could continue his development as a no. 1 out on loan. He's been heavily touted to breakthrough since the under 20s World Cup.
If we aren't taking the experienced deputy approach, then Woodman is certainly high up my list but I genuinely can't see why Newcastle would sell.
I do think Newcastle is the place to look though: Darlow, Dubravka and Woodman are all solid choices to compete with and deputise for Leno. Not sure it's possible or sensible for Newcastle to keep them all on their books.
However Newcastle view him as a future no. 1, which is why when Dubravka was injured at the start of this season, they signed Mark Gillespie so Woodman could continue his development as a no. 1 out on loan. He's been heavily touted to breakthrough since the under 20s World Cup.
If we aren't taking the experienced deputy approach, then Woodman is certainly high up my list but I genuinely can't see why Newcastle would sell.
I do think Newcastle is the place to look though: Darlow, Dubravka and Woodman are all solid choices to compete with and deputise for Leno. Not sure it's possible or sensible for Newcastle to keep them all on their books.
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Mitch
Blonde Brigade Grand Wizard
More Croydon boys needed.
ClubLevel
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Would be useful if he was good with his hands as well.
Country: Canada
I guessed wrong, thought it was Dubravka when I got information. Alas, his dad is an U23 goalkeeping coach at the club, so it makes sense. Goalkeeper coach suggestions is what made our scouting department redundant for Edu.
Country: Scotland
I know he has been highly rated for a while. A good choice but one I assume we will have to over pay for.
Newcastle always seem to have solid keepers. Hislop, Given, Srnicek, Krul, Dubravka and of course Fraser Forster.
Newcastle always seem to have solid keepers. Hislop, Given, Srnicek, Krul, Dubravka and of course Fraser Forster.
Country: Scotland
Better our bench than Newcastles? Arguably battle with Leno with time on his side.
Country: Iceland
Please sign him. We need someone to compete with Leno. Not make him feeling comfortable making mistakes every game.
Tir Na Nog
Changes Opinion Every 5 Minutes
Country: Ireland
No chance any lad from Croydon is still a virgin past the age of 13 too, absolutely needed!
lomekian
Essays are my thing
We've had our eye on this kid for 4 years and his dad is a coach at the club. Don't see it happening now though
Country: Norway
Don't need scouts, we got YouTube. All you need I'm told.
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Can get @Rex Banter on a free.
Country: Wales
senna
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Happily take Darlow if they want Woodman to be their no.1 next year. Otherwise like @bingobob said better sitting on our bench than newcastles, at least he'll get cup games and european games (if we make it next year) and also chance to be future no.1. Why hasn't his dad already sorted thsi out?
UpTheGunnerz
Vrei sa pleci dar una una iei
Player:Elneny
Now this is a classic name you can set your watch to. Makes me reminisce about going to the game with me grandpa in the fifties
Rasmi
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Country: England
Don’t we have any keeper in the u23? Wats the point of the academy if they can’t produce a keeper
TornadoTed
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We have 2 promising keepers in the under 23's, Okonkwo and Hein. I don't think either are quite ready for a first team role yet though. They are maybe a couple of years away so we could do with a short term solution.
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Agreed and actually the best way to develop goalkeepers is regular consistent game-time so I suspect both Hein and Okonkwo will begin to be loaned out to the lower leagues in the coming seasons until they are (if ever) first-team ready.
