Grimsby Town are set to make their final additions before the transfer deadline. Dipping into the loan market before the 7 pm deadline.
Town are set to add a goalkeeper to their ranks as competition for Christy Pym. Despite the goalkeeper writing himself into Mariners folklore after his heroics against Manchester United, extra competition is needed for the 30-year-old
Thus far, academy graduate Sebastian Auton has featured on the bench as back-up to Pym.
Grimsby Town Move for Premier League Goalkeeper
According to reports from Luca Bendoni via X, Charlie Casper is set to make the move to Blundell Park.
The 18-year-old shot-stopper will be joining on loan from Burnley, having made two appearances in the Premier League 2 this season.
Casper will likely make his professional debut in his time with the League Two club, which has shown to be a positive environment for a young player.
David Artell is renowned for his progressive, possession-based football. Meaning any goalkeeper joining the club will have a large onus on playing out from the back.
While Casper will likely be coming in as back-up to Pym, the first team experience with a club on the up could be invaluable for the youngster.
What Does This Mean for Grimsby Town?
The summer window has seen Grimsby Town add depth in all departments of the pitch.
While their first eleven remains largely similar to the core of last season, Grimsby fell short of the play-offs due to the lack of options in the late stages of the season.
Throughout the season, youth goalkeeper Sebastian Auton has featured on the bench. The youngster has previously impressed Mariners fans after making his debut away at Carlisle United last season and helping his side to victory.
A move could be beneficial for all parties, with the Mariners set to play a great volume of games.
Now in the third round of the Carabao Cup, with the FA Cup set to begin in November, alongside Vertu Trophy and League Two fixtures, the option for rotation between the sticks will be valuable.
Additionally, the deal will be of great value to Burnley. As previously mentioned, David Artell is an excellent manager for the development of young players. Meanwhile, gametime will come in various cup competitions for Casper.
Grimsby travel to Bradford City tomorrow night in The Vertu Trophy, where Casper could make his debut.
Will Grimsby Town Make Any Further Business
David Artell pointed out last week that the loan market is more open in the penultimate week of the window.
This comes from the fact that the Premier League began two weeks after the EFL season kicked off.
Casper’s arrival comes as the second loan deal the Mariners have made this season, after Clarke Oduor joined last week.
A back-up option in defence could be helpful for the Mariners, with Doug Tharme currently sidelined.
Additionally, a loan move for Cameron Gardner would not come as a surprise. Despite the striker’s stunning performance against Manchester United, he is likely to be the fourth choice.
This comes as the club boasts striker options in Jaze Kabia, Danny Rose, and Jude Soonsup-Bell, who is currently getting up to speed for regular game-time.
Once Soonsup-Bell is ready for regular minutes, it could be likely to see the youngster depart on loan.