{"id":299837,"date":"2023-12-12T18:57:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=299837"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:57:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:57:36","slug":"newcastle-have-five-options-including-fierce-prem-rival-to-replace-nick-pope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/newcastle-have-five-options-including-fierce-prem-rival-to-replace-nick-pope\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle have five options including fierce Prem rival to replace Nick Pope"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Newcastle could enter the market for a new goalkeeper after Nick Pope was ruled out for several months with a shoulder injury. Pope is set to miss most of the remainder of the Premier League campaign, with the Magpies possibly looking for a replacement. Express Sport<\/em> looks at their options.<\/p>\n

Aaron Ramsdale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramsdale will have his sights set on Euro 2024 despite being unceremoniously dropped in favour of David Raya by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The 25-year-old might therefore be open to a temporary departure from the Emirates Stadium in January.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen if Ramsdale has a long-term future at Arsenal. His demotion in September came as a shock, with the England international previously being Arteta\u2019s undisputed No 1 for two seasons.<\/p>\n

Newcastle would be able to promise Ramsdale that he will be Eddie Howe\u2019s first-choice shot-stopper for the remainder of the campaign. However, Arsenal may decide they do not want to sell to a club competing at the top of the table.<\/p>\n

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David de Gea<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Manchester United man De Gea has not found a club since leaving Old Trafford under a cloud in the summer. The Spaniard was axed by Erik ten Hag, who replaced him with Andre Onana, for his underwhelming contribution with the ball at his feet.<\/p>\n

Newcastle do not necessarily need a top-class distributor in goal, so would be getting an elite goalkeeper in De Gea. The 33-year-old has still not found a club and so would be available as a free agent.<\/p>\n

Alex Meret<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newcastle could pull off a January coup by signing Napoli ace Meret. The 26-year-old has a contract that expires in the summer, meaning he could be available at a cut-price fee.<\/p>\n

Despite the absence of a contract extension, Meret has played in 12 of Napoli\u2019s 14 Serie A matches, with injuries ruling him out of two November fixtures. Struggling Napoli would benefit from the funds of a potential sale.<\/p>\n