Brad Guzan

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We've been linked with a move for American keeper Brad Guzan from Chivas. No idea who the hell he is but I suppose the Americans on here will know better.

The Sun:

MARTIN O’NEILL and Arsène Wenger are in a tug-of-war for American keeper Brad Guzan, 23.

Villa boss O’Neill has already had a £2m bid accepted by Guzan’s club Chivas. But Arsenal chief Wenger wants Guzan to replace former No 1 Jens Lehmann.

BBC gossip:

Villa are also keen on USA keeper Brad Guzan, but face a battle with Arsenal for the 23-year-old. (various)

 

[Asterix]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Guzan

He was MLS keeper of the season last year, is 1.94m tall (six foot four-ish) and in 24 this year.

 

[Clrnc]

i heard he was a great talent, and then i proceeded to watch him play for USA.

amittedly, he isn't as good though

 

[tactica442]

I don't think Wenger is looking for a number 1 goalkeeper. More likely he's looking for a number three in that position.

 

[Mostarac]

Is he the kid who played in the Copa Libertadores last summer for USA? If he is the one, then he is not bad, but not Arsenal-quality at the moment either. He was a bit up and down in that tournament.

 

[A_G]

Is he the kid who played in the Copa Libertadores last summer for USA? If he is the one, then he is not bad, but not Arsenal-quality at the moment either. He was a bit up and down in that tournament.

Yeah, he played the last group game at the Copa America and I agree, he wasn't at his best. He is, however, an intriguing prospect and I expect a few European clubs to track his progress over the next few years.

 

[USArsenal]

im just more interested to find out where Jozy Altidore is going to land...

 

[Kaizenbury]

im just more interested to find out where Jozy Altidore is going to land...

Lazy Altidore is another hyped up kid. I dont know much about him, but after all the hype about Adu, why should this kid be any different. The best amongst the Yanks, must be Donovan. Everytime he plays for the US, he creams the opponents. He's a very good player.

 

[JML]

Lazy Altidore is another hyped up kid.
...
I dont know much about him

lol.

 

[Kaizenbury]

Lazy Altidore is another hyped up kid.
...
I dont know much about him

lol.

;D Well he is hyped up, and erm.. well... you know.... sorta.... he's a .... kind of a..... Useless player No.1

 

[EMIR8_SOLDIER]

Seen him a couple of times in action and has good relexes but nothing special...Just plays good at a s**t club, of course he'll stand out

 

[kamikaze80]

who the ****??

this is probably the usual garbage tabloid/agent talk, but if we're really looking at american players, thhen our transfer policy is truly ****ed. that said, the states have produced a number of very solid keepers - i just dont think any of them were world class.

 

[number_0]

If he can play right wing, i am all for it.

 

[Jasard]

 

[USArsenal]

who the f**k??

this is probably the usual garbage tabloid/agent talk, but if we're really looking at american players, thhen our transfer policy is truly f*d. that said, the states have produced a number of very solid keepers - i just dont think any of them were world class.

??

i disagree.. Freidel was/is great... Keller was great (a bit long in the tooth now though)... Howard is a very good keeper...

that said, Guzan is not the answer IMO.... decent, but not all that great at this point in time.. i dont see how he is any better than Fabianski

 

[kamikaze80]

US, thats what i said, we've produced some good keepers, but none of them world class.