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Plymouth ‘keeper Remi Matthews could replace Norwich loanee Angus Gunn

Angus Gunn of Norwich City looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Norwich City at Griffin Park on January 27, 2018 in...
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Angus Gunn has been consistently solid for the Canaries this campaign, even earning a call-up to the England senior squad back in November.

Norwich keeper Angus Gunn reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Norwich City at Cardiff City Stadium on December 1, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales.

Norwich took Angus Gunn, son of Canaries legend Bryan, on loan for the season last summer, but his parent club Manchester City are keen for him to play at a higher level next term.

Despite concerns about a lack of first team experience, Gunn has been one of the few shining lights in Norwich’s underwhelming campaign in the Championship.

Consequently, Stoke City and Celtic have both been linked with a move for goalkeeper Gunn, looking ahead to the summer.

Stoke City's English goalkeeper Jack Butland looks on during the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Manchester City at the Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent,...

The Potters could be hunting for a replacement for England’s Jack Butland at that point, while Celtic have concerns over their 35-year-old shot stopper Craig Gordon.

Yellows fans understand that, while opportunities ahead of Ederson at Man City are unlikely, Gunn will likely see his future at a higher level.

Ederson Moraes of Manchester City celebrates his teams first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on February 10, 2018 in...

When it comes to next season, however, Norwich boss Daniel Farke may well have one eye on 24-year-old Remi Matthews, currently out on loan at Plymouth Argyle.

The Pilgrims were rock bottom in the third tier when Matthews joined on a short-term emergency loan in October.

Remi Matthews of Hamilton Academical during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hamilton Academical at Ibrox Stadium on August 6, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Since then, Argyle have made an exceptional charge all the way up to sixth place, with Matthews re-joining on loan in December and featuring 19 times.

Matthews has picked up nine clean sheets in that period and Plymouth fans are desperate to keep him on a permanent basis.

Norwich’s incoming vacancy and Matthews’s own outstanding displays could naturally see the academy graduate boosted to Canaries number one; enhancing the chances of Gunn moving to Stoke, Celtic or another top tier club.