[Albion] Kjell Scherpen - Albion in talks with Ajax Goalkeeper (Signed 16/07/2021)

[dutchfan]

Scherpen has joined Belgian side Oostende on loan until the end of the season.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Just been called up to the senior Dutch squad after Tim Krul withdrew injured.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Expect a bigger Benelux club to come in for a season long loan again. Needs to play to cement his place. If we ever sell Sanchez for big money we need him ready, not having rotted away on our bench.

 

[Machiavelli]

Expect a bigger Benelux club to come in for a season long loan again. Needs to play to cement his place. If we ever sell Sanchez for big money we need him ready, not having rotted away on our bench.

You're operating under the assumption that Scherpen is next in line, just as it was assumed that Walton would step in for Ryan. I think Rushworth is highly regarded but, if Sanchez leaves, I wouldn't rule out us signing a direct replacement.

 

[Marshy]

I would loan out Scherpen and Rushworth

Try and get Ben Foster in for a year as no2

 

[Swansman]

Expect a bigger Benelux club to come in for a season long loan again. Needs to play to cement his place. If we ever sell Sanchez for big money we need him ready, not having rotted away on our bench.

Maybe, maybe not. He didn't do particularly well in Oostende - dont think the big Benelux clubs will be in for him but another loan is necessary.

 

[GT49er]

I would loan out Scherpen and Rushworth

Try and get Ben Foster in for a year as no2

Steele is fine as a no.2. Whether we need a third, or can rely on youth (wasn't McGill on the bench quite a few times last season?) is another question. Not sure how long McGill will be here though - and I think a loan for Rushworth at a higher level than Walsall is a must. Scherpen as our no. 3?

 

[Lurchy]

Maybe, maybe not. He didn't do particularly well in Oostende - dont think the big Benelux clubs will be in for him but another loan is necessary.

A Championship loan would be ideal. Burnley if Pope leaves them this window wound be ideal.

 

[albionalex]

Steele is fine as a no.2. Whether we need a third, or can rely on youth (wasn't McGill on the bench quite a few times last season?) is another question. Not sure how long McGill will be here though - and I think a loan for Rushworth at a higher level than Walsall is a must. Scherpen as our no. 3?

I believe that Naylor said that McGill will be leaving, but then we extended his contract.

Might just be so that we can get a fee for him.

 

[GT49er]

I believe that Naylor said that McGill will be leaving, but then we extended his contract.

Might just be so that we can get a fee for him.

Exactly. That's why I'm not sure how long he will be here! I think you may be right though - he generally hasn't got a lot of game time on his loans, and he'll be 23 this season. Maybe it is time for him to move on (and for us to make sure we don't just end up giving him away!)

 

[GT49er]

A Championship loan would be ideal. Burnley if Pope leaves them this window wound be ideal.

I think Blackburn fans are not wildly happy about their GKs either.

 

[South west gull]

Steele is fine as a no.2. Whether we need a third, or can rely on youth (wasn't McGill on the bench quite a few times last season?) is another question. Not sure how long McGill will be here though - and I think a loan for Rushworth at a higher level than Walsall is a must. Scherpen as our no. 3?

Is that Ben foster who was mouthing of about us getting relegated.(last season) how wrong was he.


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[GT49er]

Is that Ben foster who was mouthing of about us getting relegated.(last season) how wrong was he.

No idea! - it wasn't me that suggested him!

 

[Marshy]

Steele is fine as a no.2. Whether we need a third, or can rely on youth (wasn't McGill on the bench quite a few times last season?) is another question. Not sure how long McGill will be here though - and I think a loan for Rushworth at a higher level than Walsall is a must. Scherpen as our no. 3?

I disagree, would you really want Steele in goal for 6 weeks lets say or longer ?.... as No2 go we need stronger in my opinion.

 

[schmunk]

I disagree, would you really want Steele in goal for 6 weeks lets say or longer ?.... as No2 go we need stronger in my opinion.

I agree - it's always desirable to have a solid number 2.

 

[GT49er]

I disagree, would you really want Steele in goal for 6 weeks lets say or longer ?.... as No2 go we need stronger in my opinion.

He is often judged on the basis of one season where everything went wrong (Sunderland?) If he was brought in for injuries before January, and didn't do well, we could dabble in the market then. Or turn to/recall Rushworth or Scherpen - or even McGill, if he's not away by then.
If there's a decent old pro, available on a free, who'd take a 12 month contract as a back up GK, that wouldn't do any harm I suppose. Hardly top priority though.

 

[jordanseagull]

Is that Ben foster who was mouthing of about us getting relegated.(last season) how wrong was he.


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He posted another video less than a month later saying he got that one wrong and we look class. He's allowed to have an opinion and change it based on the evidence, you know.

 

[southstandandy]

I agree - it's always desirable to have a solid number 2.

Agreed. Horrible when you have runny No 2's!

 

[brighton_tom]

A wild guess but is this USG unveiling Scherpen as a new signing? The guy looks pretty tall…

 

[jackalbion]

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A wild guess but is this USG unveiling Scherpen as a new signing? The guy looks pretty tall…

He was getting the squad picture taken yesterday, so not sure if that's him