Magpies eye James Trafford various

Kamil Grabara of Wolfsburg reacts in the course of the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart at Volkswagen Enviornment on September 28, 2024 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Picture by Selim Sudheimer/Getty Pictures)

Newcastle United have shortlisted Kamil Grabara of VfL Wolfsburg as a substitute for James Trafford, CaughtOffside has been instructed.

The Premier League outfit are bracing for the departure of Martin Dubravka this January window, with it thought that the veteran will quickly finalise a change to Saudi Professional League facet Al-Shabab.

As such, the Magpies are searching for a substitute and somebody who can present competitors to their first-choice shot-stopper Nick Pope.

We perceive Burnley’s James Trafford is Eddie Howe’s main goal for that place however a deal might be tough to do because the Clarets, combating for promotion within the Championship, are determined to not lose the 25-year-old.

Sources near the scenario have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Grabara is among the different targets for the membership. The Poland worldwide has loved a glowing marketing campaign for Wolfsburg, with standout shows coming towards Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund within the league.

It’s thought that Newcastle’s recruitment crew are followers of his distribution, whereas there’s an appreciation that he already has expertise in England, having beforehand hung out at Liverpool, and Huddersfield City on mortgage. Grabara joined the Bundesliga facet in the summertime from Copenhagen for round £10 million and it’s thought not clear at this level how a lot Wolfsburg will demand for him.

Newcastle alerted to Angel Gomes free switch

Angel Gomes in motion for England (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)

On the similar time, CaughtOffside has been instructed that Newcastle are weighing up a transfer for Angel Gomes of Lille, who can start talks with overseas golf equipment this month.

The England worldwide’s deal is up in June and thus far there was no breakthrough in discussions along with his present facet over recent phrases.

Gomes, who earned his first senior worldwide call-up final yr beneath then-interim supervisor Lee Carsley, has beforehand been linked to Tottenham and Manchester United. It’s believed that the midfielder’s versatility is enticing to Howe, who might transfer on Joe Willock in the summertime.

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The previous Arsenal man has been stricken by accidents in current seasons, whereas his performances have been inconsistent.

Newcastle’s beginning XI sees Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali in the course of the park, however Gomes might supply a special factor, being of shorter stature and having faster ft than the aforementioned trio.