Tough one isn't it!

If he stays he's guaranteed first team and whatever financial reward that brings (appearance bonuses)? Also if we have a decent season ups his England chances.

The downside for him is if he stays he's guaranteed first team and it might be worth the risk of challenging Courtois to push him over the edge?

I wouldn't blame him for wanting the challenge at all, I think this summer might be the time to make the jump. But who on earth could we replace him with?

Butland? The evidence would be he's not ready to make the jump given the loans he's bounced around since signing for Stoke. Might be available at a discount though.

Posted By: trafford_canary, Mar 4, 09:52:28