According to a recent report by Sky Sports, Manchester City are set to secure the services of Scott Carson from Derby County on a season-long loan deal in the coming hours. The same source has also stated that the former Liverpool goalie is currently undergoing his medical with the Citizens and will spend the 2019-20 season playing in the Premier League.
Why This Recent Development Could Be A Good Deal For Both Parties
It is expected that the 33-year-old keeper will act as a back-up for both Ederson Moraes and Claudio Bravo at the Etihad Stadium next season. The veteran shot-stopper has a wealth of experience in English football and could do well for Man City in the domestic cup competitions.
However, he is likely to spend most of his time warming Pep Guardiola’s bench. Thus, the deal makes sense for the Citizens as they can improve their squad depth even further by adding the English talent heading into the new campaign.
On the other hand, it seems like Carson is willing to give up his first-team privileges to try and win some major silverware with the Mancunian giants in the coming years. It could be a transfer that works out for both parties in the long-run. The English goalie made 33 appearances for the Rams last season, shipping in 45 goals while keeping six clean sheets across all competitions. He has also earned four international caps for England during his playing career.
What Does The Veteran Keeper Offer On The Pitch?
Carson is an experienced campaigner who knows how to read the game well from the back. He can position himself in the right areas to pull off stops for his team. However, the 33-year-old is not an exceptional talent by any means which explains his long absence from Premier League football. The English goalie can be a reliable presence in between the sticks as long as he is playing with confidence on the pitch.
The addition of Carson will make Guardiola’s squad even stronger as the Citizens try to compete across all competitions next season. He will be an ideal back-up to Ederson and Bravo, but the goalie does not possess the skill set required to challenge for a regular starting berth at the Etihad.
Recruiting Carson: Wise Move For The Citizens?
All things concerned, it could prove to be a shrewd move for Pep as Carson will be a reliable deputy to his first-choice goalkeeping duo at the Mancunian club.
