{"id":259663,"date":"2025-07-12T18:55:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T18:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/259663\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T18:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T18:55:14","slug":"everton-to-land-cooper-signing-as-second-chance-emerges-at-sheffield-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/259663\/","title":{"rendered":"Everton to land Cooper signing as &#8216;second chance&#8217; emerges at Sheffield United"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Everton-Michael-Cooper-1-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Everton Michael Cooper\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Max-Wilkins-Breaking-Media-150x150.png\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Max Wilkins\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Sat 12 July 2025 18:40, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>Everton could now have the perfect opportunity to sign Michael Cooper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sheffield United man was one of the standout shot stoppers in the Championship last season despite missing out on promotion.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, there is every chance that the Blades are forced to part ways with some of their better players moving deeper into the summer.<\/p>\n<p>This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodisonnews.com\/tag\/David-Moyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Moyes<\/a> could step in and complete the signing of the 25-year-old, with a potential boost now arising elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/david-moyes-1024x576.png\" alt=\"David Moyes\" class=\"wp-image-158362\" \/>David Moyes could bring Michael Cooper to Everton (Credit: Imago)<strong>Everton have new Cooper transfer opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second-tier outfit are now moving into a new season with a new head coach, with Ruben Selles looking to put his stamp on the squad.<\/p>\n<p>Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodisonnews.com\/2022\/07\/05\/middlesbrough-manager-chris-wilder-eyes-move-for-everton-sensation-ellis-simms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">replaced Chris Wilder ahead of pre-season<\/a>, the former Reading boss has a lot to do to live up to the Englishman\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Spaniard is set to have a proper look at his squad before making any decisions ahead of a second consecutive year in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>This will see the 42-year-old hand goalkeeper Ivo Grbic a second chance in between the sticks at Bramall Lane after a disastrous initial spell [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/sheffield-united\/ivo-grbic-sheffield-united-future-ruben-selles-challenge-5220835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danny Hall<\/a>, 12 July].<\/p>\n<p>Having conceded 32 goals in his first 10 appearances for the Blades, the Croatian was shipped out to Turkish side Rizespor, but now could reclaim a spot in S2.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodisonnews.com\/2025\/07\/10\/everton-to-increase-bid-for-cooper-as-sheffield-utd-demands-emerge-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">could see a departure for Cooper become more likely<\/a>, something which the Toffees could take advantage of in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752346514_281_Jordan-Pickford-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Jordan Pickford Everton\" class=\"wp-image-132899\" \/>Everton could bring in Michael Cooper to compete with Jordan Pickford (Credit: Imago)<strong>Cooper could now leave Sheffield United<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodisonnews.com\/tag\/Jordan-Pickford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan Pickford<\/a>, the Evertonians are already accustomed to a high level of goalkeeping performance on Merseyside.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said, a long-term option will be required at some stage with the England international now at 31 years old.<\/p>\n<tr>\n<td>Stat<\/td>\n<td>Jordan Pickford<\/td>\n<td>Michael Cooper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Appearances<\/td>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Goals conceded<\/td>\n<td>44<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clean sheets<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>Jordan Pickford and Michael Cooper league stats 24\/25<\/p>\n<p>A backup option is also a requirement with both Joao Virginia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodisonnews.com\/2025\/06\/12\/asmir-begovic-sends-warning-as-everton-ready-new-pickford-like-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asmir Begovic departing Goodison at the end of their contracts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is fair to say that Cooper could represent an excellent option for the future after many years at a positive level with both Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaKfx7H1CYoPmWHDGQ15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodison News WhatsApp channel<\/a> and turn on notifications to have all the latest, breaking Everton news sent straight to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Credit: Imago) Sat 12 July 2025 18:40, UK Everton could now have the perfect opportunity to sign 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