‘Absolutely include a buyback’, ‘this guy is quality’ – Many fans react as Premier League club eyeing a move for Man City star

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Everton are eyeing a move for goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

Bazunu has spent the current season on loan at Portsmouth, and despite being only 20-years-old, the Manchester City goalkeeper has made 10 appearances for the Republic of Ireland.

He has become a fan favourite, while on loan at Portsmouth and kept 16 clean sheets for Danny Cowley’s side this season.

After a successful loan, Manchester City are now considering whether to send him out on loan or allow him to leave on a permanent transfer.

It remains to be seen whether City will keep Bazunu at the club next season or send him on loan again, but the 20-year-old is keen to gain more experience.

According to The Independent, Everton are interested in signing Bazunu, with Manchester City keen to add a buy-back option if they were to sell the Ireland goalkeeper.

The report also adds that Frank Lampard may be looking to sell Jordan Pickford this summer, regardless of whether Everton get relegated or not, to give the English manager an increased transfer budget as they look to rebuild their squad this summer.

Should City give the green light to a sale to the Toffees or any other club, it is claimed that they will look to include a buy-back clause in any proposal.

A significant number of Championship clubs would be keen on a loan and it is anticipated that Man City would explore a buyback if he was sold.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Would love to keep him but he’s got the quality already for first team PL football. Insert a buy-back and let him go and grow..”
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“He should be our second goalkeeper”
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“We shouldn’t sell him.”
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“Absolutely include a buyback. I don’t think Steffen will be around for longer. And we need someone to actually give competition to Ederson. He’s gotten too comfortable.”
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“Definitely include a buy back this guy is quality.”
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“Do NOT get rid of him next season. I watch him play for Ireland and never seen a keeper like him at his age. Have him replace steffen next season”
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“He’s only about 20, give him a long term deal and loan him out for a couple years at a higher level, then bring him back to challenge Ederson..”
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“Please just loan him to a PL club. We cannot afford to lose him.”
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“Brilliant keeper with so much potential. Great with his feet should be number 2 to Ederson next season.”
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“Sell with buy-back”
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