Wouldn't surprise me if he didn't come.

Don't worry Jules will sign on for another season...and then another.

On a lighter note - good old Google Translate:

Atlético has contacted Vicente Guaita in order to strengthen his goal for next season. After the departure of Moya to Real Sociedad, Áxel Werner was the second goalkeeper , but the club wants to probe the formula that has gone so well so far. The one of combining a young goalkeeper but already of great level with the experience of another one that has already demonstrated with strength his strength in the maximum competition. That's where Guaita comes in, something like the new Moyá for Simeone. He is seen as a quality goalkeeper who, at 31, would give the staff solidity in a specific position. That does not mean that he does not trust Werner. The club is happy with what he has played the former Boca, but it is also considered that he could use minutes of play.

Guaita and its suitors.
Atlético is not the only one interested in Guaita. The goalkeeper ends contract and was about to go to Crystal Palace a few dates ago. In fact, the agreement is still valid and the goal is still ready to sign. A commitment that would bring between three and four million annual and a duration that could reach up to four seasons. The mattress option is also very attractive, not only economically. Guaita would not change city and would have the chance to fight for everything, including the Champions.The doorman is at the door, perhaps, to sign his last big contract and suitors are not lacking. Al Getafe came free from Valencia, which had reserved a 20% of a future transfer, but this has not arrived. Guaita ends contract with Getafe at the end of this season.

I'm really intrigued by the "mattress option"

Edited by Pikester (20 Apr 2018 7.18pm)

You fed me, you bred me, I'll remember your name.

Nick Pope or Ben Foster would be better bets anyway.

I remember when, if the Manager wanted a goalkeeper, he only had to shout and there would be a queue outside his door to choose from.

Well it has certainly changed, but this is such a load of hassle surely it can't be that difficult to get a reliable quality goalkeeper.

Thinking of Nigel Martyn coming to Palace I think that was a record price for a goalkeeper but he was an enormous success and long career here.

Hodgson said they had a pre contract deal with the keeper. This is what a pre contract deal means “ a preexisting contract that legally prevents a person from making another contract of the same nature. (formerly) such an agreement constituting a legally binding betrothal. ... Among the New England colonists there was a formal ceremony of betrothal, called a pre-contract or contraction.“ So if he went to Atletico I would imagine Palace would be due compensation. I understand there is a relegation clause inserted into the contract

not really bothered to be fair, at the arse end of his career anyway we could probably do bettee long term anyway.

waynes a perfectly good PL keeper

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