Everton's Next No.1

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I think I would prefer a player with experience over an up and coming player. someone like Steve Mandanda, he is 30, so plenty of experience, on a bosman in the summer and could carry on playing for a good 8 years at least.
 
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http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...n-transfers-five-goalkeepers-roberto-10641436
With Tim Howard now set for a summer move to Colorado Rapids, the identity of his long term successor at Everton remains a mystery.

Joel Robles has largely performed well since becoming Roberto Martinez's first choice, but it remains to be seen whether he is handed the role for good.

Should the Blues boss decide he needs another option, here are five goalkeepers from around the Continent he might consider.

Jaume Domenech (Valencia)


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Jaume is one of Valencia's most prized assets


The 25-year-old Valencia goalkeeper has, according to football statistics website WhoScored, been the best goalkeeper in Europe's top five leagues so far in 2015-16.

His score of 7.3 is unrivalled and has stemmed from him capitalising on respective knee injuries to first-choice duo Diego Alves and Mathew Ryan and his first match - a 1-0 win at Sporting Gijon - saw him named man of the match on his first-team debut.

He has had to wait patiently for his chance having come through the reserve set-up, and was duly handed a new deal until 2018 but following the La Liga side's exit from the Champions League, Los Che are susceptible to offers and he is not guaranteed a starting place once Alves returns.

Heurelho Gomes (Watford)


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Heurelho Gomes has kept more clean sheets than any other Premier League goalkeeper


The performances of strike duo Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney have caught the most attention at Vicarage Road this season, but Gomes has undoubtedly been one of the key factors behind Watford's stunning start to the season.

No Premier League goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets than the Brazilian's tally of eight and he beats the likes of Petr Cech, Joe Hart and Jack Butland (all have seven) into second place.

He was once considered a calamitous figure during his first spell in English football with Tottenham but he would provide the experience Martinez seeks in a goalkeeper in spades and would be a definite upgrade on Howard.

Marco Sportiello (Atalanta)




Linked with Bournemouth in recent days as the Cherries look to contend with an injury crisis which has robbed them of both Artur Boruc and Adam Federici.

But there's no doubt the Blues should be on the case at the figures mentioned, with a £6m fee being mooted for the 23-year-old, who has impressed for Serie A outfit Atalanta so far this season.

His form last year prompted Liverpool to take a look at him and he could be one of the better-priced younger options on the market.

Steve Mandanda (Marseille)


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Steve Mandanda has been linked with a move to Everton in recent days


The Marseille veteran has been linked with both Liverpool and Everton in the last weekand has hinted that he could be set for a fresh challenge in 2016.

He has been at the Stade Velodrome since 2007 but is out of contract this summer and, given the Ligue 1 side's current struggles, it would be no surprise to see him move on to pastures new.

Similarly to Gomes, he provides top-level experience in abundance, as well as boasting international pedigree.

Asmir Begovic (Chelsea)
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Asmir Begovic in action for Chelsea
Everton have already been linked with a summer bid for the Chelsea number two, who is said to be frustrated with life on the bench at Stamford Bridge.

A fee of around £8m has been touted for the Bosnian, who would replace the experience of Howard.

Begovic has played just once since Guus Hiddink took charge and it seems unlikely he’ll get any game time soon with Thibaut Courtois established in the team.
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What a bunch of tosh keepers.
 

I think Begovic ticks every single box. Premiership experience and is available for £8 mil. Also be more than good enough for the next few years.

As much as id like one of these German keepers, we need players who we know wont be any risk and would settle in instantly.
 
I do think forster is class but
begovic is also very good, maybe he would cheer up morice besic also he is 'trained' in england.
 

Begovic was nearly statistically as bad as Howard last year, hes not looked much better for chelsea this year aswell, hes tosh
 

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