Premier League newcomers Fulham are in the market for a goalkeeper. According to The Sun, former Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul, who spent last season at Brighton as Matt Ryan’s understudy, is likely to depart in search of regular football.
The report further states that Krul is angling for a move to Craven Cottage in which Fulham’s David Button would move in the opposite direction as his replacement. But could Derby County’s Scott Carson be the answer to Fulham’s woes?
The 32-year-old former England international would be an experienced new addition for Fulham. After all, Carson has made 487 appearances under 21 managers in nine different clubs, in a senior career that has spanned over 15 years.
He was Leeds United’s goalkeeper on the day they were relegated from the Premier League in 2004. He was also a part of Liverpool’s iconic Champions League semi-final win in Istanbul. In addition to that, Carson also won the FA Cup with the Reds in 2006.
Carson played 49 times for Derby County last season – which includes 46 Championship games, two playoff matches and an FA Cup tie. In fact, he has racked up 138 appearances for Derby in the past three seasons.
Fulham need to sign quality players to avoid dropping back to the Championship and in Carson, they have an experienced player who, in his own words, has said:
“I know now that I don’t have to go on to the field and make an unbelievable save for people to think I’ve played well, or come out for a cross on the edge of the box because I haven’t had a lot to do. I just need to do my job and that doesn’t have to be spectacular. Now, if I don’t have anything to do in 90 minutes, then I’m happy with that as long as we’re winning.”
The Premier League new boys can easily get their man since he has two years left on his contract. Carson has reinvented him and that is one of the reasons for his longevity and at Craven Cottage, he could embark on a new chapter.
Krul might be ready for a move to Fulham but as far as experience is concerned, Carson would be a better choice. Hence, the Cottagers must definitely consider a move for the towering Englishman this summer.
