Tag: keeper

Emiliano Martinez: Why Chelsea need more than new keeper to challenge for title
30 August 2026 Off

Emiliano Martinez: Why Chelsea need more than new keeper to challenge for title

By Total Football News

Just five hours after having his much-anticipated signing confirmed by Chelsea, Emiliano Martinez was walking out at Stamford Bridge to play for his new team against Brighton.

Having been thrown straight into the starting XI by manager Xabi Alonso, however, it quickly became clear that he alone cannot solve their defensive problems.

The 33-year-old said he was “fit and ready” to play despite his £7.5m signing from Aston

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Man Utd transfers: Keeper Andre Onana close to Trabzonspor loan return
26 June 2026 Off

Man Utd transfers: Keeper Andre Onana close to Trabzonspor loan return

By Total Football News

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a return to Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan.

The deal is not yet agreed yet but sources say it is 90% done. There will be no option to buy within the agreement.

Onana made 29 appearances for Trabzonspor last season after being loaned out by United in the wake of their shock EFL Cup defeat at League Two Grimsby last August.

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Max O’Leary: Ireland keeper signs new contract with West Brom
5 June 2026 Off

Max O’Leary: Ireland keeper signs new contract with West Brom

By Total Football News

Goalkeeper Max O’Leary has signed a new three-year contract with West Bromwich Albion.

The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international joined the Baggies in January on a six-month deal from Bristol City, becoming then-Albion head coach Eric Ramsay’s first signing.

He went on to make 16 appearances and keep eight clean sheets, with 12 and eight of those respectively, under new boss James Morrison as Albion secured their Championship survival

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Man Utd’s on-loan keeper Radek Vitek on life at Bristol City
2 April 2026 Off

Man Utd’s on-loan keeper Radek Vitek on life at Bristol City

By Total Football News

During his time at Ashton Gate, Vitek has been in regular contact with United’s goalkeeping coach Craig Mawson, whose status was elevated in January following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal.

“We speak regularly; he gives me feedback,” said Vitek. “He has been watching clips from games. It is good conversation with him.”

Vitek comes across as assured and measured.

It is a calmness that has helped him make some huge moves. As

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Richard O’Donnell: Derby boss backs keeper after Vickers setback
14 March 2026 Off

Richard O’Donnell: Derby boss backs keeper after Vickers setback

By Total Football News

In between those Championship appearances, however, he featured 240 times at League One and League Two level with Rotherham, Northampton Town, Bradford City, Rochdale, Blackpool and Grimsby.

“We have full confidence in Rich, he has stepped up twice already this season and been outstanding,” Eustace said.

“The way he trains and he applies himself every day in training means he will be ready for the remaining amount of games.”

With

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Pierce Charles: Sheffield Wednesday keeper could miss months with shoulder injury
14 January 2026 Off

Pierce Charles: Sheffield Wednesday keeper could miss months with shoulder injury

By Total Football News

Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles could be out for two months with a shoulder injury, report BBC Radio Sheffield.

The Northern Ireland international damaged his left shoulder during the Owls’ FA Cup defeat to Brentford on Saturday and had to be substituted.

It would mark the second time this season the 20-year-old will have been out of action for an extended spell, after sustaining an injury on his

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Harry Tyrer: Cardiff to sign Everton keeper once embargo lifted
13 January 2026 Off

Harry Tyrer: Cardiff to sign Everton keeper once embargo lifted

By Total Football News

Cardiff City are set to sign goalkeeper Harry Tyrer from Everton.

The 24-year-old will have his medical on Tuesday before joining on a permanent contract.

Cardiff are under a transfer embargo but are hopeful it will be lifted by the end of the week, once they have submitted their accounts.

Once the embargo is removed, the League One leaders will be able to officially confirm the signing of Tyrer.

Following

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Max O’Leary: Bristol City keeper says it will be ‘hard’ to reclaim starting spot
7 November 2025 Off

Max O’Leary: Bristol City keeper says it will be ‘hard’ to reclaim starting spot

By Total Football News

The 29-year-old had previously been Bristol City’s first-choice keeper, having started every one of their league games – playing every minute – for the past two campaigns under Nigel Pearson and then Liam Manning.

O’Leary joined City’s academy as an under-11 player and made his first-team debut in 2016 but had to be patient before becoming a regular starter, with former Robins’ captain Dan Bentley the number one until he

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James Trafford: Man City keeper will be England number one ‘sooner or later’
28 October 2025 Off

James Trafford: Man City keeper will be England number one ‘sooner or later’

By Total Football News

Everton’s Jordan Pickford has won 80 caps and is England’s undisputed number one, currently on a record run of nine consecutive clean sheets, although there is a difference of opinion as to whether he or Trafford is the most expensive British goalkeeper.

City sources said Trafford’s move in July was worth £27m plus add-ons, but Burnley sources put the figure at £31m plus add-ons and a sell-on clause.

The latter

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