Plymouth contract rebel Argyle Cooper targeted by Coventry City

VaselineJuly 14, 2024

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Plymouth contract rebel Argyle Cooper targeted by Coventry City

Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper is wanted by both Coventry City and Crystal Palace, reporter Alan Nixon said on Patreon.

Plymouth Argyle and Coventry City will play Championship football again next season.

The Pilgrims, now under Wayne Rooney, narrowly avoided relegation back to League One. They are tipped to fight back, but their new boss will be keen to lift them up the division.

Meanwhile, the Sky Blues failed to reach a second consecutive play-off final. Mark Robins and co should be well equipped to fight for promotion to the Premier League this time around.

Plymouth Argyle, Coventry City keen on contract rebel Plymouth Argyle, Premier League club in pursuit — Image courtesy: CRAIG BROUGH/REUTERS.

Now, as Coventry City target a new number one, reports claim Plymouth Argyle star Michael Cooper is wanted.

Writing on Patreon, reporter Alan Nixon claims City are considering the 24-year-old. However, Crystal Palace are also keen in the Premier League and despite a likely battle for a starting place, the lure of the top flight could prove too strong for Cooper.

The Argyle Academy graduate is in the final year of his contract and recently turned down a new deal. As such, he could be sold to the highest bidder before next season.

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Best for Argyle?

There’s no hiding that Cooper would pen a new deal with Plymouth Argyle in an ideal world.

He has long been known to be a very talented goalkeeper and after an injury-plagued year, Cooper is widely backed to return to his best and find new heights, now he is back on form.

Birmingham — Image courtesy: CRAIG BROUGH/REUTERS.

However, if he does not sign a new contract, the Pilgrims will be best off cashing in this summer. They can still get a decent fee for the shot stopper as he enters the final year of his contract at Home Park.

Rejecting offers and keeping Cooper past the end of this summer would be a risk. He could play a key role in Rooney’s goal, but losing a valuable asset for nothing in 2025 would be a big blow, so a sale might be the best option.

Coventry or Palace?

It would not be a surprise if Coventry City and Crystal Palace are joined by other admirers in their pursuit of Plymouth goalkeeper Argyle Cooper. However, the two parties currently in pursuit are interesting options.

A move to the Sky Blues would almost guarantee he remains a number one goalkeeper. The Robins need a new option between the sticks and it looks like this summer’s signing will push Brad Collins and Ben Wilson down the pecking order.

As for a Selhurst Park switch, Cooper would have a real battle on his hands for a starting spot.

Dean Henderson has been a reliable number one for the Eagles and would be hard to replace, both in the short and long term. That will certainly factor into the Plymouth Argyle ace’s thinking, but the chance to step up to the Premier League could prove too tempting regardless.

Cooper will be sure to weigh up the decision carefully ahead of the new season.

VaselineJuly 14, 2024

0 2 minutes read

Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper is wanted by both Coventry City and Crystal Palace, reporter Alan Nixon said on Patreon.

Who is this?

Best for Argyle?

Coventry or Palace?

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