Newcastle full January U-turn after ‘constructive talks’ and £10m transfer imminent

The way forward for two Newcastle United gamers has turn into clear because the January switch window approaches its concluding stage.

Martin Dubravka has discovered himself embroiled in a saga of many twists and turns this winter. The Slovakian appeared set to exit early within the window, earlier than a Nick Pope harm in December noticed a resurgence in between the sticks for Dubravka.

Out of contract in the summertime, Dubravka’s long-term place seems to not be on Tyneside regardless – however the newest replace paints a transparent image on the place his fast future will lie, with one other participant nearing the exit door to shut a separate ordeal.

In his newest unique for The Mail, Craig Hope has issued a big replace on the way forward for Dubravka and Miguel Almiron.

The Magpies have undergone constructive talks with Dubravka and the 36-year-old will stay at Newcastle for the rest of the season on improved phrases.  The Slovakian’s transfer to Al-Shabab that was close to completion this month and is taken into account ‘on maintain’.

Hope even reveals that Dubravka had started to pack for a transfer to Saudi Arabia in early 2025 and stated goodbye to neighbours, nevertheless it appears a transfer to the Center East is prone to happen this summer time.

Now undoubtedly difficult Pope for the beginning spot, it made ‘no footballing sense’ to let the shot-stopper depart with no payment, and weaken our first crew squad within the course of.

Pope needs to be again for Saturday’s assembly with Southampton offered he comes via coaching unscathed and the 2 will battle it out for No. 1 for the remainder of 2025/26. It appears Dubravka has a payrise, so a deal ought to go well with all events (other than presumably Al-Shabab!)

Hope’s piece additionally studies that Almiron is on track to rejoin his former aspect Atlanta United ‘this week’ in a deal value £10m, making it very possible the Paraguayan has performed his final sport for Newcastle.

Because it stands, the 30-year-old’s final contribution was a 12 minute cameo off the bench in opposition to Wolves after an unimpressive closing season – his sixth on Tyneside after he joined from Atlanta in January 2019 – with no targets or assists in 2025/26.

Equally to Dubravka it’s an exit that has been touted for the reason that begin of the month, nonetheless it being accomplished at this late stage makes it that bit extra unlikely we signal a alternative this month. Dangerous, probably in case of harm, however we gained’t be pushed too onerous to exchange Miggy’s output this season.