Newcastle now really like their £20m Premier League 'outstanding' goalkeeper

Newcastle United Now I 'really like' £20m Premier League A player who may be looking to leave his current club in 2025, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

Newcastle are eyeing a goalkeeper

The Magpie has now done so He agreed to sell goalkeeper Martin Dubravkawith the 35-year-old set to leave St James' Park this month Eddie Howe He is now tasked with bringing a replacement.

Howe is left with a decision to make, as he could opt to sign an experienced back-up goalkeeper, or a player capable of challenging Nick Pope for a starting place in the not-too-distant future.

The goalkeeper who falls into the latter category is Burnley's goalkeeper James TraffordNewcastle are expected to make a move for the 22-year-old this year as a long-term replacement for Pope.

Trafford is showing promising signs for Burnley in the Championship, but if Howe wants to bring in a replacement goalkeeper who has already proven himself in the Premier League, there is another option on the table.

Speaking on the fully loaded transport show, Jacobs mentioned that now Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is attracting interest from NewcastleA deal could be possible if he drops further down the pecking order at Anfield.

The journalist said: “Kelleher at Liverpool is another (goalkeeper) that Newcastle really like. There is an opportunity in the market there because Mamardashvili is coming, Alisson may stay, Mamardashvili may not be the number one player next season.

There is no indication yet that Liverpool are planning to loan Mamardashvili to keep Alisson and Kelleher on loan next season.

“So Kelleher will likely suddenly become number three which is something he's not comfortable with. He doesn't really want to stay number two either.

“We have heard some reports that Chelsea might be in the mix for Kelleher, but I'm told there is some substance for Newcastle and Kelleher.

Kelleher could push Pope for a starting spot

Kelleher has done a great job filling in for the injured Alisson at times this season Praised as “excellent” by members of the media, suggesting that he is ready to be the first-choice goalkeeper at a top Premier League club.

There are signs that the Irishman may be able to immediately come to Newcastle and challenge Pope for a starting place, as evidenced by his performances in some key goalkeeping metrics over the past year.

At 26 years old, Worth 20 million pounds sterling The goalkeeper is still relatively young for a goalkeeper, and Pope will be 33 by the end of the season, so it is clear that a long-term replacement will be needed soon.

Kelleher's performances for the Reds have been at a high level, playing a huge role in keeping his side at the top of the table while Alisson has been absent, and he is ready to take the next step in his career by becoming a regular starter elsewhere.