Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell is reportedly looking to work his magic and sign a goalkeeping alternative to heavily linked targets James Trafford and Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.
New goalkeepers wanted at Newcastle
It seems clear that the Magpies will bring in a new 'keeper at the end of this season, with Nick Pope turning 33 next month and arguably not quite the force he used to be, while Martin Duvravka is a good squad option instead of a No.1.
Burnley stopper James Trafford has been continually linked with a move to Newcastle in the summer transfer window, with the PIF confident of bringing him to St James' Park. He is seen as a future regular England international, with his performances for Burnley this season helping them concede just 10 goals in 36 Championship matches.
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Meanwhile, Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher has also emerged as a target for the Magpies, with the Republic of Ireland international possibly leaving Anfield in the summer.
Not only is the world-class Alisson keeping him out of the Reds' team, but Giorgi Mamardashvili is also coming in from Valencia once the campaign comes to an end. For that reason, Kelleher may feel that a new challenge is required, with Newcastle a tempting option for him.
Mitchell eyeing "talented" Lucas Chevalier for Newcastle
According to a new update from Chronicle Live, Newcastle transfer guru Mitchell is eyeing a move for Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier this summer. It is stated that the Englishman is "using his extensive Ligue 1 contacts to scour the best of the French market where there are still some bargains to be had", having been at Monaco before his move to St James'.
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While some Newcastle fans may prefer the idea of Trafford or Kelleher arriving this summer, given their experience of English football, Chevalier is a good alternative once the summer arrives and would cost less without the premium on trades between English clubs.
Still only 23 years of age, the Frenchman has already made 117 appearances for Lille, keeping 42 clean sheets in that time, and football talent scout Jacek Kulig has hailed him as a "talented" 'keeper.
Regardless of who comes in, it does feel like the right time for Newcastle to make a change between the sticks, with Pope not necessarily representing the long-term answer there.
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The England international has been an excellent servant for the Magpies, helping them reach the Champions League and proving to be an expert shot-stopper, but his quality with the ball at his feet has been fairly questioned, not helping Eddie Howe's side be as effective playing a possession-based game.
Chevalier could prove to be a cheaper option than the others mentioned above, and given his age, Newcastle would be signing a player who should only improve as the years pass.