Arsenal: 6 Goalkeepers to Target in January Transfer Window

Arsenal: 6 Goalkeepers to Target in January

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Mathew Ryan of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park on November 21, 2020 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 29: Brice Samba of Nottingham Forest (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) /

Brice Samba – Nottingham Forest

Sure, the elephant in the room is that Nottingham Forest are currently languishing in 19th place in the Championship table and have a -10 goal difference, however, the total conceded is far from the worst in the division. By contrast, the league leaders Norwich have let in just six less.

In goal for Forest is Brice Samba, a Congolese stopper who’s won over his supporters, and indeed onlookers, with some starring displays in net.

Only Ryan Allsop has made more saves than his 65 this season (WhoScored), and he’s one of only three goalkeepers to have played every minute of his side’s campaign thus far.

He certainly falls under the all-action bracket – really, check out some highlight reels they’re great fun – with an array of fine stops, although it’s his distribution with his arms that is particularly impressive.

A revelation for the club since joining from Caen 18 months ago, he won a place in the Championship PFA Team of the Year in his debut campaign at the City Ground. An exciting prospect, he continues to light up the second tier and could be viewed as a long-term option.

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