Keeper: David Ospina?

Still hoping we are looking at Ørjan Nyland. Nyland is rated as one of Europe’s most promising young goalkeepers and is constantly linked with many top clubs in Europe. It is widely believed that his big break with a top club will be sooner rather than later, such is his talent.

Nyland was praised for his performances in the 2013 U21 championship, especially in the match against Spain, and he was included in The GuardianÂ’s team of the tournament, at the expense of David de Gea. Nyland was also included in UEFAÂ’s all-star squad.

Only 24 and 6 ft 4 would probably cost less than ٢ million.

I was intrigued by our interest in Nyland (particularly given how close we apparently game to getting him in January) until I saw this game in March which, coming on the back of Tim HowardÂ’s antics last season, should give any Blue pause.

HeÂ’s even got HowardÂ’s pointless star-jumps down pat.

Other than the Europa League game I thought Joel did very well and least we forget he had several clean sheets

Ospina is not as good as Howard.

A timely topic this one, Fran, given OspinaÂ’s heroics for Colombia against Argentina in that intriguing Copa America quarter final last night.

He pulled off a brilliant double-save in the first half and a stunning one-hander onto the post in the second. He couldnÂ’t prevent Tevez from winning it at the end of a shootout that veered from the sublime to the ridiculous but he was excellent overall.

I recall he was superb against us in the one of our games against Arsenal last season but I havenÂ’t watched him much beyond that.

He was brilliant last night, and equally so at the World Cup.

For Arsenal, he came in during a spell which coincided with ArsenalÂ’s turn in form and had a run of games (unsure of the exact number) of clean sheets, while beforehand the defense was very leaky. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.

As he is only 6Â’, he will never be the best in the world. I understand why Arsenal are going for Cech. HeÂ’s one of he top keepers in the world and will help them in the immediate future in their bid for the title.

I think then, with Ospina available (looks like Fenerbache are in for him), it is an opportunity not to miss. Rarely do good keepers become available. Especially ones with Premier League experience. Keeprs from weaker leagues are always such a big risk.

HeÂ’s young (for a keeper : 26) and will get better too.

But unfortunately, it appears to be a mute point. Our Manager seems perfectly happy with Howard and Joel, which I think will come back to haunt him during the season.

I fully agree with the posts regarding Ospina and hope that we sign him.However, our priority is a top class playmaker and that is where the money should go IMO. A classy ball player with accuracy in making incisive forward passes would really lift the side, the fans and the strikers goal stats.

I was watching the Colombia-Argentina match with a couple Arsenal fans last night (there are a lot of them in America) and this very topic came up. I think itÂ’s a great idea, I would love to see us get Ospina. In fact, the Arsenal fans want to keep Ospina and get rid of Szczesny instead.

I would feel a lot better with Howard and Ospina than with Howard and Robles. Also, it would be nice to have a big-name Latin American player to attract the attention of players and fans to our club.

DidnÂ’t Howard have the 2nd worst save percentage in Europe last season? It would be a no brainer to sign Ospina. His stats in the Arsenal team since Christmas were very good. It would improve our team.

Absolute no-brainer for me if he became available for less than 㾶million.

Class keeper with bags of experience on the biggest stages, and at the perfect age.

Surely some team in the MLS would pay us at least a couple of million for Howard to throw into the equation.

Defo a good purchase and one I would give my full support to. I heard the young Serbian keeper at the U21s was fantastic, anyone got any more opinion or info on him please?

ps: If Arsenal fans wanted to keep Ospina and shift Szczesny I would take him too.

He could be good for Italy or Spain but the physical aspect of EPL might not be suitable for him.

As I live in Colombia, it would be nice to have some more visibility here!

He is a decent keeper but prone to a few bad decisions on when to come and when to stay, and that Latin acting where he has to play injured at least twice each match pisses me off no end... so I think yes to the keeper, no to the actor!

Ospina not as good as Howard? Come on heÂ’s a fantastic keeper. Ridiculous comment.

The GK situation is an easy one for me. Sign Norberto Neto from whoÂ’s out of contact and available. I think we were actually looking at him at one stage last season.

Hope we sign someone. Martinez needs to put Howard out of his misery!

Ospina is a lot better than Howard so it would be a wise move. Removing Howard would save us 10 points a season

If we have any top 4 ambition we should be looking for a top class keeper.

We should also look for consistency not one off brilliant matches like HowardÂ’s world cup heroics and also the ability to command their area.

It is easy for a keeper under siege to look good. The best keepers make good saves when they have had little else to do in a game.

Handanovic looks handy (pardon the pun) and I would take Ospinna or Nyland.

I have heard one or two whispers that this might be happening from admittedly pretty unreliable internet sources. Still no smoke without fire right?

Have to say that if we could get him for around the ١m Arsenal paid for him it could be some terrific business.

Despite not being that tall he just looks like a more commanding and confident keeper than Howard. I believe his save ratio in the EPL was right at the top last season, unlike Howard's whose was right at the bottom.

Tim has been a great servant but have to admit I would feel more confident about the upcoming season if we had Ospina between the the sticks.

This one still seems to be circulating, but I've also read he has stated he's determined to stay and fight for his place.