Why Southampton are doing the right thing by offering a deal to Angus Gunn

Southampton are reportedly in talks with Manchester City goalkeeper Angus Gunn for a possible move to St. Mary’s. The young English keeper impressed on a loan with Norwich City last season. Now, he must continue his progress by playing first-team football at a higher level.

The player was also called up to the England squad for a friendly against Brazil last year. Saints boss Mark Hughes must boost depth in the goalkeeping department since Fraser Forster has not played since December. This leaves Alex McCarthy as the only standing senior shot-stopper in the squad.

Let us now scout the player with stats and facts.

Scouting Angus Gunn

Angus Gunn is the son of legendary Norwich City goalkeeper Bryan Gunn. He is a tall man with the ability to claim crosses with ease and is a commanding figure in his box. His average claim success rate was 99% in the Championship last season. The 22-year-old is quite comfortable with his distribution skills as well.

His distribution success rate is 67%, making him the kind of authoritative keeper Mark Hughes must sign for Southampton this summer.

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Conclusion

In the Premier League, there are many teams who rely on crosses in the box for creation of chances. Since Gunn is comfortable at claiming the crosses while being rapid with his distribution to start off counter-attacks, the Saints must go all out to sign him.

In fact, given his skills, it is evident that Gunn is ready to start from the next season. Having maintained 15 clean sheets in 44 games for a team like Norwich, it looks like the promising youngster is on the right path to success.