Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies face winger ‘dilemma’ amid Chelsea interest, Toon to be ‘offered’ Wolves target ‘imminently’
The goalkeeper has become the club’s second summer signing after the club agreed a fee of around £10million with relegated Burnley.
Pope has made eight senior appearances for England, and hopes to make Gareth Southgate’s squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.
“Now I’m here, I can’t wait to get started,” said the 30-year-old. “The deal has taken a couple of weeks to come to fruition, but it got over the line really quickly, and I’m delighted to be here, and I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into it.”
Head coach Eddie Howe said: “Nick is an exceptional Premier League and international level goalkeeper, so I’m very pleased to be adding strong competition to a very important position.
“There has been a lot of interest in him from other clubs this summer, so I’d like to thank our owners and everyone behind the scenes for getting us ahead of the competition. I’m delighted he is joining us as we prepare for the exciting challenge ahead.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Juve agree Pogba deal
Juventus have an agreement in principle to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United. (Sky Sports)
2. Forest in Williams talks
Nottingham Forest are in talks with Liverpool over a £15m deal for defender Neco Williams. (Daily Telegraph)
3. Gunners accept Ballard offer
Arsenal have accepted a bid in the region of £2m from Burnley for Daniel Ballard, with the player given the green light to leave. (Football Insider)
4. Newcastle to be offered Barbosa
Newcastle United will be offered the chance to sign Wolves target Gabriel Barbosa from Flamengo ‘imminently’. (Dean Jones)