"Newcastle United are finally ready to invest in a long-term solution to the club's pressing need for a goalkeeper. As far back as 2024 Newcastle have wanted competition for Nick Pope, who remains Eddie Howe's No 1 and is in contention for a World Cup place with England."
"But he is 33 and the Magpies are acutely aware they need to plan for the future. No firm decisions have been made but Aaron Ramsdale, a summer Plan B who cost the club a sizeable £4m loan fee and is on hefty wages, does not feel like that."
"Trafford's admission that his return to the Etihad was not what was he expected has set tongues wagging and prompted talk of a third pursuit of the England U21 international, who had all but agreed to move to St James' Park last summer. It feels almost certain he will move on from City at the end of the season but Newcastle sources regard the situation as 'complicated'."
Newcastle United is prioritizing the recruitment of a long-term goalkeeper to eventually replace Nick Pope, who remains the club's first-choice keeper at age 33. The club has previously pursued Manchester City's James Trafford twice without success, though recent reports suggest Trafford's dissatisfaction with his situation at City may revive Newcastle's interest. Aaron Ramsdale serves as Pope's backup on a substantial loan deal but is not viewed as a permanent solution. Brighton's Bart Verbruggen, who has attracted interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich, represents an alternative option under consideration. Newcastle faces complications in pursuing these targets, requiring agreements on transfer fees, wages, and player commitment.
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