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Newcastle player who featured in Arsenal clash reaches agreement to leave club as replacement lined up

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Updated 23:00 7 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 22:07 7 Jan 2025 GMT

Newcastle player who featured in Arsenal clash reaches agreement to leave club as replacement lined up

A verbal agreement is in place to join the Saudi Pro League side.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

It looks like one of Newcastle United's longest-serving players has featured in his last game for the club.

The Magpies recorded an impressive 2-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday night as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon sealed victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash.

It was a solid performance from Eddie Howe's side, who kept a clean sheet at the Emirates thanks, in part, to experienced shot-stopper Martin Dubravka.

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Since first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope picked up a knee injury last month, Dubravka has featured heavily for the in-form Magpies as they've continued their superb form in all competitions.

The 35-year-old has done a superb job in between the sticks, keeping four consecutive clean sheets. But it looks like his time at St James' Park could be over after he verbally agreed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.

That's according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who claims a deal to join Al Shabab is "close" but nothing is signed.

In fact, Newcastle could try and change Dubravka's mind given how highly Eddie Howe rates him, although Al Shabab are said to be 'confident' that a transfer will be formalised soon following weeks of speculation.

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After the full-time whistle on Tuesday night, the Slovakia international could be seen in tears as he applauded those who made the trip down south.

In regards to a replacement for Dubravka, the Magpies are keen on signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford; a player they tried to sign in the summer.

However, Newcastle believe they stand a better chance of landing the England international this month, according to Football Insider.

Trafford has impressed for Burnley this season. Image credit: Getty
Trafford has impressed for Burnley this season. Image credit: Getty

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Back in June, Eddie Howe's side submitted an offer worth £16 million for Cockermouth-born goalkeeper Trafford, although the Championship side were said to be holding out for £20 million.

At the time, Trafford was seen as a player who could rival Pope rather than come in as a replacement.

Chelsea were also said to be keen on making a move for the talented shot-stopper, who only joined Burnley from Manchester City in 2023 for £15 million. Liverpool and Bayern Munich were also tracking his progress.

Thoughts on Dubravka's potential departure? Do you think James Trafford would be a good replacement? Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Images

Topics: Newcastle United, Arsenal, Premier League

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

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