Newcastle United reportedly appeared into signing veteran goalkeeper Ben Foster earlier than deciding to go for Loris Karius as a substitute.
The Magpies are extensively reported to have agreed a deal for former Liverpool shot-stopper Karius, however Pete O’Rourke says that Foster was additionally focused by membership chief Dan Ashworth.
He tweeted: “Former Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster turned down an strategy from Newcastle to hitch on a short-term deal earlier than they turned to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.”
Newcastle wanted a backup goalkeeper, having allowed Martin Dubravka to hitch Manchester United on mortgage, with the choice of recalling him not doable till January.
