
Newcastle United is looking to sign a new goalkeeper this summer to challenge Nick Pope, who has made four errors leading to goals this season. The club has shortlisted James Trafford, Bart Verbruggen, and Robin Risser as potential targets.
Newcastle shortlist Trafford, Verbruggen and Risser to compete with Nick Pope for first choice
Newcastle United want to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, following Nick Pope’s struggles this season.
Pope has made four errors leading to goals across all competitions. Backup goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who is on loan from Southampton, has also not been convincing.
The Telegraph now reports that Newcastle have shortlisted Manchester City’s James Trafford, Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen, and Lens’ Robin Risser as potential targets.
However, the Magpies are still exploring several other options before making a decision on their priority target.
Newcastle had agreed a fee to sign Trafford last summer, but City exercised their matching rights, having inserted a buy-back clause when he joined Burnley.
Newcastle United is considering James Trafford, Bart Verbruggen, and Robin Risser as potential replacements for Nick Pope.
Newcastle United wants to sign a new goalkeeper due to Nick Pope's struggles this season, including four errors leading to goals.
Nick Pope has faced issues this season, making four errors that have directly led to goals across all competitions.

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The England international has played second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma and could now be open to leaving City.
Trafford is also a ‘dream target‘ for Brighton, while Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are considering a move for him.
Vertbuggen is another being considered, but it remains to be seen whether he would consider a move to Tyneside.
Newcastle have followed him closely and have been ‘impressed with his command of the area and his shot-stopping ability’.
They have also been watching Risser all season, but reports that they had agreed a fee for him have been dismissed.
The Frenchman is a good shot-good shot-stopper and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, making him an attractive target for Eddie Howe’s side.
Given his lack of Premier League inexperience, Newcastle are ready to give him time to acclimatise, with Pope serving as first-choice during that period.
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