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title: "Newcastle submit offer for goalkeeper"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Abdullah Mulla"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2017-07-28T12:05:07Z"
modified: "2017-07-28T12:05:07Z"
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# Newcastle submit offer for goalkeeper

Newcastle United are interested in signing Udinese goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis and have made an offer but face competition from Serie A club Napoli, according to a [report from Italy](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/udinese-offerta-del-newcastle-per-karnezis-999600).

The shot-stopper has been subject to interest from Napoli but Newcastle are hopeful that they can strike an agreement as manager Rafa Benitez looks to sign a goalkeeper before the transfer window closes.

![Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/07/669394188.jpg)

The 32-year-old Greek international is hugely experienced and has represented his country 42 times in his career.

The Magpies’ boss Benitez has been pursuing a goalkeeper for some time but has been left empty handed so far this summer, with primary target Willy Caballero opting to join Premier League champions Chelsea.

Newcastle sold shot-stopper Matz Sels earlier in the transfer window and have been looking for a replacement ever since.

![Dino Panato/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2017/07/633004736.jpg)

Karnezis has been Serie A club Udinese’s first choice goalkeeper for a couple of season but he is still open to a move from the club.

Newcastle have been linked with West Ham United’s goalkeeper Adrian after the London club signed England number one Joe Hart.

However, Karnezis seems a more realistic option with the player keen on a move but Benitez will have to beat his old club to his signature.