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Brad Freidel names the World Cup goalie he'd love to see in the Premier League
After every major tournament, part of the postmortem of events is seeing which of the stars of the summer could make moves following their exploits over the finals.
World Cup 2026 was no different, and there are set to be several names from North America who are set to bag a big transfer thanks to their performances.
Some of the standouts from the last few weeks have been the displays of the men between the sticks, with a slew of goalies set to change clubs before the start of the new season.
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Zion Suzuki, Union Simon and Orjan Nyland were all heroes Stateside, but for former Premier League stopper Brad Friedel, there was one name he'd love to see make a move to England's top flight.
"Minus the antics with the team he played in, I liked Orlando Gill from Paraguay," Friedel exclusively told DAZN News thanks to Covers.com, known for listing and reviewing offers such as the Stake Promo Code.
"I think he has the attributes to do well in the Premier League. He's very big, good on crosses, commanding, excellent shot-stopper. I think he could do very, very well."
One club that could show interest in Gill is Liverpool, what with current number one Alisson out of contract next summer.
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The Brazilian is yet to sign a new deal, which presents an interesting dilemma for new boss Andoni Iraola over whether to stick with him as his number one ahead of his maiden campaign.
Having donned the Liverpool number shirt in his career, Freidel knows all about the position and believes that for the moment the 34-year-old will remain the Reds' first choice.
Adding, "I think he starts with them and I think he sees how his fitness is and form up until January.
"If it looks good, I think they'll offer him another contract. If it's hit-or-miss or he's getting injured, then I think they'll still have him stay until the end of his contract. And then I think they'll be on the lookout for another, which I'm sure they're already on the lookout for.
"These clubs will know everyone that's available, and they'll be doing their monitoring. If he stays fit, you've got an outstanding goalkeeper on your hands. At 34, that is not an alarming age for a goalkeeper.
"So I would think that they'll see if he fits in with Iriola and all his plans. And if he does, then give the guy the extension. I think he's been incredible over the years."
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