Newcastle United rumours: Toon emerge as favourites for PL defender, Bruce eyes raid for Euro 2020 starlet
Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had an afternoon to forget at Euro 2020 on Wednesday.
The experienced stopper shipped five against Spain as his Slovakian side crashed out of the competition, and despite saving a penalty, his display will be remembered for an altogether more calamitous moment.
Partway through the first half, the Toon man looked to turn a routine looping ball over his own crossbar, but instead misjudged the flight and ended up parrying it straight into his own net.
Speaking after the incident, ITV’s punditry team were quick to criticise his error.
Host Mark Pougatch said: '"It's out of horror film from Martin Dubravka point of view."
Former England defender Ashley Cole agreed, replying: "Yeah it is. He's misjudged it.
"It's a poor ball from Sakta across his box, playing him blind and you think does Dubravka expect it to come back off the bar? He's gone with his palm and not his fist, the timing of the jump is all wrong - normally goalkeepers try and meet the ball at the highest point, he's let it come down, mistimed it and slapped it into his goal."
Ex-Manchester United man Gary Neville tried to get to the bottom of the bizarre mistake, adding: "I think because it's come down from such a distance it's probably more difficult to parry over the bar - maybe he has to go with his fist.
"It's an embarrassing one for him - he's not had a good half."
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League rumours below...
1. Chelsea keen on Grealish
Chelsea are believed to have "concrete interest" in Aston Villa talisman Jack Grealish, as the race for the England international continues to intensify. He provided the assist for Raheem Sterling's goal in last night's 1-0 Euro 2020 win over the Czech Republic. (Football Insider) (Photo by Carl Recine - Pool/Getty Images)
Photo: Carl Recine - Pool
2. Luiz set for PSG return?
Ex-Arsenal defender David Luiz could be set for a move back to PSG, following his release from the Gunners. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelfari is said to be spearheading the move for the veteran centre-back. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby - Pool/Getty Images)
Photo: Pool
3. Canaries sign Rashica
Norwich have snapped up 24-year-old winger Milot Rashica from Werder Bremen. He's been capped on 32 occasions for the Kosovo national team, and has also previously played for Dutch side Vitesse. (Club website) (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images)
Photo: Joosep Martinson
4. Brighton enter Sadiq race
Brighton and Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race to sign former Nigeria U23 striker Umar Sadiq. (La Colina de Nervion) (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
Photo: Srdjan Stevanovic