Newcastle United goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka, is reportedly on the verge of joining Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab. Despite recent strong performances and the possibility of a contract extension, the Slovakian shot-stopper is heavily favored to move to the Middle East. Meanwhile, Newcastle navigates a complex Profit and Sustainability Rule (PSR) situation, potentially requiring player departures to facilitate new signings.
Indeed it has been claimed that Newcastle may stage a last-ditch attempt to convince Dubravka to remain at St James’ Park with the possible offer of a contract extension.– who has been missing for six weeks – has been excellent, with three straight clean sheets prior to the win over
Dubravka has been preferred to summer signing Odysseas Vlachodimos, who joined Newcastle as an expensive makeweight in the deal that took Elliot Anderson toit is “60/40” that he will join Al-Shabab, whose incoming sporting director Pavel Nedved is a big fan of the Slovakia international. As well as a two-year contract on more money that he earns at Newcastle, he would be assured of the No 1 spot and the chance to remain in the national team picture ahead of theThere is no definitive timescale for his return but he is unlikely to be fit for games against Bromley or Wolves next week.
Howe admitted on Monday that the club may have to make uncomfortable decisions in the January transfer window.“We had to lose two highly promising young players in June because of PSR. We were forced to, we had no choice. That is very much the business taking over from the football.Insiders say Newcastle’s current PSR position is complex, with any incomings likely to be balanced by outgoings.
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