Dangerous Verbruggen has been linked with Newcastle (Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photos)
Newcastle United are reportedly contemplating signing two of the Premier League’s largest identify goalkeepers, Brighton’s Bert Verbruggen and Manchester Metropolis’s James Trafford.
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Based on iNews, the Magpies are eager to discover long-term choices to interchange the getting old Nick Pope this summer time, with Verbruggen and Trafford showing to be their high targets.
The report additionally revealed that Newcastle had beforehand tried and didn’t signal Trafford, however are hoping for a 3rd probability to be fortunate this summer time.
Newcastle goalkeeper switch plans
Newcastle at present have Aaron Ramsdale on mortgage at St James’ Park, however that’s one other determination they should contemplate.
Based on a report from iNews, NUFC haven’t but made a closing determination on Ramsdale’s everlasting switch, though it has been steered that his wages could also be a difficulty.
So it definitely is sensible for Newcastle to take a look at groups like Verbruggen and Trafford for the summer time.
Trafford particularly seems more likely to be obtainable after a tough first season at Man Metropolis, the place he managed to scrape by as a reserve in Pep Guardiola’s facet.
James Trafford’s Manchester Metropolis woes
Trafford initially regarded sure to hitch Metropolis within the hopes of turning into their new primary, beginning a number of Premier League video games within the early levels of the 2025/26 season.
Nevertheless, the 23-year-old was not solely convincing, particularly in opposition to Tottenham at dwelling, and Gianluigi Donnarumma was subsequently transferred to the Etihad Stadium.
Trafford may very well be tempted to maneuver to Newcastle if they will assure him the primary spot, which appears seemingly.
Verbruggen, alternatively, has carried out effectively at Brighton and is certain to be one of many subsequent large gross sales within the close to future.
The Dutch shot-stopper appears to have the expertise to maneuver as much as a better stage and if Newcastle fail to signal him this summer time, it appears solely a matter of time earlier than one other large membership tries their luck.
