Tag: Goalkeeper

19 December 2025 Off

Max Crocombe: Millwall goalkeeper ‘always believes’ he will play

By Total Football News

Four seasons ago, Max Crocombe was facing the likes of King’s Lynn Town, Weymouth and Dover Athletic in the fifth tier of English football.

But since moving to Millwall in the summer, the New Zealand international goalkeeper has established himself as Alex Neil’s firm number one between the sticks.

The 32-year-old is likely to make his 13th Championship appearance of the season against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, and his

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11 December 2025 Off

Egil Selvik: Injured Watford goalkeeper nearing return

By Total Football News

Watford hope goalkeeper Egil Selvik could be fit to return to the squad for Saturday’s game against Wrexham.

The Norwegian has not played since 7 November because of a shoulder problem, with Nathan Baxter making five appearances since then.

“We are working more with Egil. We’ll see if it’s possible for him to be ready for the next game. He’ll be ready soon,” head coach Javi Gracia told the club

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7 November 2025 Off

Balazs Toth: Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper set for three months out with knee injury

By Total Football News

Ismael didn’t hide his disappointment at Bristol City’s conduct when Toth twice went down injured in the match. Rovers were not given the ball back by the hosts when play resumed.

“He was clearly injured. I’ve never seen a goalkeeper wasting time just to put the ball out,” Ismael added.

“We were on the ball, and then it was out, and straight away he was treated. You could see clearly

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31 October 2025 Off

Senne Lammens: Man Utd goalkeeper on life at Old Trafford

By Total Football News

Manchester United new boy Senne Lammens says he is not scared of the weight placed on his shoulders in taking on one of the most scrutinised roles in the modern game.

Only recently, head coach Ruben Amorim spoke about the ‘massive’ pressure exerted on any United goalkeeper in the modern, digital age.

At 23, with just one full season of senior football behind him, Lammens could be forgiven for feeling

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13 October 2025 Off

Jordan Pickford: England goalkeeper agrees new Everton deal

By Total Football News

Pickford has made 329 appearances for Everton since joining from boyhood club Sunderland.

He has played a major role in helping Everton retain their Premier League status despite managerial sackings, financial rule breaches and points deductions in recent seasons.

He has won 79 caps for England and has been first choice for the Three Lions since the 2018 World Cup.

Pickford broke a long-standing record set by Gordon Banks last

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24 September 2025 Off

James Trafford: Will Man City goalkeeper be questioning return?

By Total Football News

“I always dreamed that one day I would be able to come back to Manchester City,” Trafford said in July after signing a five-year deal. “This is the place I call home.”

Similar to how he may be feeling now, there was confusion around Trafford’s fee with City sources saying it was worth £27m plus add-ons.

However, Burnley sources put the figure at £31m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause,

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28 July 2025 Off

Aaron Ramsdale: Newcastle United open talks to sign Southampton goalkeeper

By Total Football News

Newcastle have opened talks with Southampton to sign England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Negotiations are at an early stage as Newcastle seek to bring Ramsdale in either on loan or a permanent deal.

However, Championship side Southampton are known to prefer a permanent sale on substantial terms having signed the England international for an initial £18m from Arsenal in August 2024.

It follows Newcastle agreeing a £27m fee with Burnley to

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26 July 2025 Off

Leeds transfer news: Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri becomes seventh summer signing

By Total Football News

“When I first heard that the interest could get something serious and actually happen, I started to look for videos of the stadium, the atmosphere, the games, the highlights of the plays and the matches.

“It was a really exciting moment for me. I was really, really glad that the club showed interest. It was incredible. To sign here I am very, very happy.”

Perri began his career at Sao

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16 July 2025 Off

Djordje Petrovic: Bournemouth sign Chelsea goalkeeper in £25m deal

By Total Football News

The strong interest from many clubs this summer for Petrovic comes as no surprise to football fans back home – he is living the best of his days.

Last season he helped Strasbourg finish seventh and resulted in a place in the Serbia national squad, where he has now won seven caps.

Saving a penalty in the World Cup qualifier against Albania – a match charged with tension because of

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