It would be safe to say Roy Keane doesn’t think Manchester United should sign Jordan Pickford.
A few days ago, the Daily Mail reported that Manchester United were targeting a move for the England No 1 at the end of the season.
David de Gea may be set to sign a new contract at the club, but there’s a strong likelihood that United will sign a new goalkeeper to challenge the Spaniard for the first choice role.
Pickford is one of the many names doing the rounds as a potential target, while others include David Raya, Diogo Costa and Bart Verbruggen.
However, Keane has argued that Pickford is not a top keeper. He criticised the Everton shot stopper after Everton’s defeat to Man City on Sunday.
“Pickford, for the goal [Gundogan free-kick]… my goodness,” Keane said on Sky Sports. “He looks so small in there. There’s no spring, he’s not anticipating. Micah said before the game he’s a top goalkeeper. He’s not.”
"Micah said before the game he's a top goalkeeper – he's not."
Roy Keane was not impressed with Jordan Pickford today 😳 pic.twitter.com/7URbLCI5hS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 14, 2023
Footage courtesy of Sky Sports
Consistency is key at this level – and Pickford may argue that he’s had to play in a relegation battling side for the past two years.
Jordan Pickford was getting nowhere near that one 😅#EVEMCI pic.twitter.com/XzQXasM31Q
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 14, 2023
I think United could aim higher in the keeper department – but that depends on how much money Ten Hag has to spend this summer.
Hopefully our scouting network have done their homework.
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Keane is right.Pickford is no de Gea.upgrade.not at all!!!!