Newcastle star all set to leave SJP, replacement eyed already – report | OneFootball

Newcastle United have had a mixed start to the 2024-25 campaign, but they now appear to have hit a good run of form at the right time.

The Magpies claimed back-to-back wins against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest before the international break, climbing up to eighth in the Premier League standings.

Eddie Howe’s men will want to continue their momentum when they return to action later this month to welcome West Ham United to St James’ Park.

Newcastle have a busy schedule after the international break but with the January window approaching, they will have an eye on the transfer market as well.

The Tyneside club will be keen to add some quality stars but they will also look to offload fringe players from the squad.

According to the Sunday Mirror, Saudi clubs are interested in signing experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

The 35-year-old’s current contract will run out next summer and he is unlikely to be offered a new deal.

Dubravka joined the Magpies in 2018 and has gone on to make 164 appearances in all competitions, with 47 clean sheets to his name.

The Slovakia international has started only once this campaign, and that came in the Carabao Cup win against AFC Wimbledon.

However, he played an important role last season when he featured in 30 games in all competitions, with eight clean sheets to his name.

Nick Pope is currently the number one goalkeeper under Howe, and they also brought in Odysseas Vlachodimos last summer.

Newcastle are prepared to sell Dubravka amid interest from the Saudi clubs. They are expected to move for Burnley’s James Trafford as a replacement for the 35-year-old.

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