Newcastle United poised to seal transfer deal for 30-year-old from the EFL

Newcastle United are closing on the signing of Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope.

As per The Telegraph, the Magpies are close to sealing a deal with the Clarets for the England international.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper will arrive at St James’ Park as competition to current Newcastle number one Martin Dubravka, whom he will hope to eclipse due to his England World Cup ambitions.

The Telegraph state that the deal to bring the shot-stopper to the north east will cost the club somewhere between £8-10 million.

It seems, too, that all parties are keen for a deal to be done. Newcastle obviously want Pope, Burnley are said to want to sell following their relegation to the Championship, and the player himself is said to be desperate to make the move.

Pope’s arrival will clear the way for Freddie Woodman to depart St James’ Park and join Preston North End.

Nick Pope joined Burnley back in 2016 and has been a mainstay in-between the sticks for the Clarets since the 2017/18 season.

In his six years at the club, Pope has made 155 appearances, keeping 53 clean sheets, and earning himself England caps along the way, too.

As Burnley were relegated last season, Pope made 36 appearances and kept a respectable nine clean sheets.

The 30-year-old has one year remaining on his current Burnley contract.

This is an absolute steal for Newcastle United.

Whilst Pope is not in the elite bracket of goalkeepers, he is certainly very good and to get a player of his ability for £10 million or under is great business by the Magpies.

Whilst Martin Dubravka is a good Premier League goalkeeper, I would expect Pope to take up that number one role at St. James Park this season.

As for Burnley, as their mass exodus continues following relegation, Vincent