MANCHESTER UNITED are on the verge of signing Martin Dubravka on a season-long loan from Newcastle, according to reports.
Erik ten Hag has been searching for a back-up goalkeeper since Dean Henderson left to join Nottingham Forest on loan last month.
And now it appears he has finally found his man.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd have reached an agreement in principle to sign Newcastle keeper Dubravka on a season-long loan.
Personal terms are understood to have already been agreed with the deal currently in the final stages.
Dubravka will remain at Old Trafford until June 2023, but Ten Hag could decide to trigger an option to buy clause worth £5million if the spell is successful.
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The goalkeeper reportedly begged Newcastle chiefs to let him join Man Utd last week.
The Magpies had initially rebuffed the prospect of a loan move in favour of a permanent transfer, but Eddie Howe is now prepared to give the green light.
Dubravka was relegated to the bench when Nick Pope arrived at St James’ Park in a £10m transfer from Burnley two months ago.
The England international jumped straight into Howe’s starting line-up upon his arrival.
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He has since kept two clean sheets in four Premier League appearances for the Magpies.
With Dubravka set to leave, Newcastle still have Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie as alternative goalkeeping options.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
