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“Dubravka’s Future in Doubt: Newcastle’s Goalkeeping Dilemma Amid Saudi Interest”
Newcastle United could soon bid farewell to long-serving goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, with reports suggesting the 35-year-old is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab. The Slovakian shot-stopper, who has been a pivotal figure for the Magpies, may leave Tynes
However, the 35-year-old’s time at Newcastle could be coming to an end, with a move to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia on the cards this month.
Eddie Howe has said he’d rather not sell Dubravka while he’s first choice, but also admits that the decision lies with the player and at 35, with his contract coming to an end in the summer, it also makes good business sense.
That being said, Howe has insisted that Dubravka can’t be sold without assurances that Nick Pope is returning to fitness soon
Surely Eddie Howe can live with having to field Odysseas Vlachodimos for two games
Journalist Craig Hope has now suggested that Pope’s return date could be the 18th of this month in time to face Bournemouth.
With rumours suggesting that Dubravka could depart this week, that would leave Eddie Howe with the FA Cup tie against Bromley and the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers to get through without his two first-choice goalkeepers.
You’d like to think there wouldn’t be much of a panic around Bromley so Odysseas could step in for that game, and then maybe get a shot at the Premier League against Wolves before Nick Pope makes his return – if all goes to plan
