New contract for Europe's top keeper Pope

Nick Pope has impressed on his debut at Burnley and has signed a new contract until 2020: Former keeper

Pope is now officially the best keeper in Europe's top five leagues: Europe's best

A statistician would point out that you can't base anything on such a small N, but although a target of some complaints while at The Valley, he was much better than his successor.

Another former Charlton player at Burnley, Johann Gudmundsson scored in Iceland's 2-0 victory last night which saw them win their group and qualify for the World Cup, the smallest country ever to do so.

Farewell, then, Johann Berg Gudmundsson

Clarets and Charlton sources, most significantly Richard Cawley of the SLP, are reporting that Charlton have accepted an offer of around £2.5m for Johann Berg Gudmundsson. It will be the first signing of the summer for the Clarets: Burnley move

It had been hoped for around £3m, but they are careful with their money 'oop north. I have great respect for Burnley as a well run club that punches way above its weight. I think that Charlton fans showed that when they applauded the 'Burnley champions' banner after the last match of the season. Burnley fans then joined those from Charlton to protest against the current regime.

Whether Gudmundsson will be a first team regular at Turf Moor remains to be seen. Meanwhile, we say 'Valete' and use the traditional formula of 'Thanks for all you tried to do.'

Personal terms have now been agreed. The fee is £2.5m, plus £1m in add ons: Gudmundsson

Interest in Gudmundsson

Not surprisingly, there has been interest in Johann Berg Gudmundsson since his return from international duty. Norwich City are among those interested and a price of around £3m is expected: Man in demand

Many Addicks are quite critical of Gudmundsson and his performances this year have been rather sulky and inconsistent. But then one can understand when one looks at coaches like Karel Fraeye and some of the dross in the rest of the squad.