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Newcastle close in on loan deal for new shot stopper

Charlie SmithCharlie Smith1 min read
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Newcastle close in on loan deal for new shot stopper

Newcastle are expecting Sparta Prague number one Martin Dubravka to arrive in the North East today, to finalise a move to St James Park, according to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope.

Dubravka, 29, is a Slovakian international and joined Czech giants Sparta Prague in the summer, however, he now looks set for a move to the Premier League.

The deal for Dubravka is thought to be a loan move until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer, if the player impresses during the remainder of the campaign.

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With Rob Elliot currently out injured with a back problem, manager Rafael Benitez wants to bring in another goalkeeper as competition to  Karl Darlow.

Benitez hopes that Dubravka isn’t the only incoming on deadline day for the Magpies as they look to bolster their squad for the rest of the season.

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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

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