David De Gea Nears Shocking Move to Newcastle United After Nick Pope’s Injury

Legendary Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea left Manchester United back in July after an iconic stint. Since then, the 33-year-old goalkeeper has sparked up several transfer rumors, including a return to Old Trafford. Per the recent turn of events, the Red Devils’ Premier League rivals, Newcastle United, are mulling to sign David de Gea in a shock move. This decision comes from Newcastle United, a day after their goalkeeper Nick Pope suffered a shoulder injury in their win against Manchester United.

Per reports, New Castle’s Nick Pope might be laid off for at least four months due to the injury. Therefore, the Magpies have now eyed David de Gea as a potential replacement for Nick Pope.

David de Gea might replace Nick Pope at Newcastle United

Newcastle United are still awaiting the scan results of Nick Pope prompting them to closely pursue de Gea. However, David de Gea will reportedly have to take a pay cut, if he were to join Newcastle United.

During his last season at Manchester United, David de Gea drew a $408,252 paycheck per week. Newcastle United’s wage structure is much lower and a move to St James Park would see the Spaniard fit to a lesser pay scale. Anyhow, de Gea’s Premier League mettle and his availability as a free agent make him a promising potential target for Newcastle.

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While the Spaniard remains on the Magpies’ radar, few other candidates could replace the injured Nick Pope at St James Park.

Other contenders for Newcastle United’s goalkeeper position

While Nick Pope got injured, former Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka came to replace him and helped the side maintain a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Manchester United. Another contender for Newcastle’s no.1 position is Loris Karius. Karius had earlier replaced Nick Pope in the 2023 EFL Cup Final after a prior red card forced the latter out of the matchup. Karius had then come off of a long hiatus and still showed his mettle with eight saves.

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Mark Gillespie, who has returned to Newcastle in 2020 is yet another option the Magpies can try as a replacement for Nick Pope. However, Gillespie is yet to play a league game, despite returning to the club in 2020. While these potential no.1s within the Newcastle camp are worthy candidates, none of them boasts as impressive a resume as David de Gea. Therefore, the 33-year-old’s potential move to Newcastle cannot be ruled out. Do you think de Gea will don Newcastle colors and face Manchester United? Let us know in the comments below.