Newcastle agree Nick Pope fee but suffer blow in Hugo Ekitike pursuit

Newcastle United look set to finish their first summer season signing with the arrival of Nick Pope.

The goalkeeper has arrived on Tyneside to endure his medical forward of a transfer.

The Magpies have agreed a £10 million payment with Burnley for the England worldwide, as reported by Sky Sports activities.

Nick Pope has arrived at St James’ Park forward of finishing his transfer…⏳ pic.twitter.com/OMCH7CbrvZ

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 23, 2022

Pope has confirmed himself to be one of many prime English goalkeepers within the Premier League over the past a number of seasons.

His performances for the Clarets have seen him earn 8 caps for the nationwide group.

He’ll now be competing with Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie for a beginning spot.

Newcastle pull out of Hugo Ekitike deal

Newcastle had been seeking to pull off the signing of the vastly promising Hugo Ekitike.

The Tyneside membership had agreed a cope with Reims and private phrases with the participant.

Nevertheless, as a result of agent asking for added charges and funds, Newcastle have opted to stroll away from a deal, based on 90 mins.

Eddie Howe’s aspect are actually taking a look at different choices.

REIMS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 06: Hugo Ekitike of Stade de Reims reacts after scoring throughout the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Reims and Bordeaux at Stade Auguste Delaune on February 06, 2022 in Reims, France. (Picture by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Pictures)