Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel does tend to rattle on like an old spinster at times doesn’t he?
But who better to ask about the best possible replacement for the probably departing David de Gea than The Great Dane?
Despite the agility of De Gea and the all round brilliance of Edwin Van Der Saar, it’s difficult to look beyond Peter Schmeichel as Manchester United’s best keeper of all time. His mere frame blocks out the other contenders for starters.
And he was almost like having two keepers in goal in his pomp. A truly world class star, a great competitor and a top team player.
He reckons that Manchester United should get rid of David de Gea rather than continue with this sorry saga:
“If the player is not happy; his agent, himself and the club that want him should have sorted this a long time ago,” Schmeichel told talkSPORT.
“It’s sad that it’s dragged into the season. I’d really like De Gea to stay. Two years running he’s been player of the year. You don’t let players like that go but if he wants to go, let him go and let Manchester United move on.
And he is also certain about who should replace the Spaniard:
“If De Gea goes I would love Lloris to come to Manchester United. He has exactly the style of play and he is proven in the Premier League.”
We couldn’t agree more. Forget Oblak and Cillessen.
They don’t have the presence or experience to make a seamless transition to English football.
Instead we would be looking at another settling in period, the like of which saw Manchester United drop many points when De Gea first started.
Manchester United simply have to get this deal done if De Gea leaves.
Because Romero is not a top notch keeper and there is noone even close to LLoris in terms of replacements right now.
