Newcastle deal confirmed with Liverpool pair lined up to make it a treble

Bournemouth have confirmed a loan deal for Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, and he could soon be joined by a Liverpool pair.

The 24-year-old joins the Cherries on loan until the end of the season from Newcastle, where he has been since 2013. He has, however, only made nine appearances for the Magpies in that span.

Woodman arrives on the south coast with Championship experience having spent the last two seasons on loan at Swansea, making 88 appearances overall for the club.

The majority of the goalkeepers’ senior experience has come in the Championship. As such, the Cherries look to be getting a quality keeper at second tier level.

The shot-stopper has also represented England from Under-16s up to Under-21s. Indeed, he is clearly a capable player, having been selected for Young Lions’ squads for so long.

Woodman wrote on Twitter: “Buzzing to have joined @afcbournemouth for the rest of the season. Big four months ahead.”

The 24-year-old was drafted in after Orjan Nyland sustained a calf injury. Nyland played three games this season, and was primarily a back-up to Mark Travers.

However, Woodman will be keen on fighting for the No 1 spot at the Vitality Stadium.

He has joined the Cherries at a good time, with Scott Parker’s side currently third in the Championship.

They will, of course, want to still be fighting for a return to the Premier League come the end of the season.

Bournemouth are also nearing deals for a pair of Liverpool stars. Nat Phillips could make the switch on loan to the Championship side, and Neco Williams may reportedly join him in a similar deal.

Phillips has been tracked by a number of Premier League sides of late, though Liverpool were understood to be holding out for a permanent sale. But