Newcastle United fans have taken to Twitter to give the thumbs-up after a Sky journalist claimed the club are close to signing Martin Dubravka on a permanent deal.
The television network’s correspondent Pete Graves reported on his personal Twitter account that “it’s just a matter of time” until Newcastle seal the capture of the goalkeeper.
Led to believe it’s just a matter of time until #nufc seal Dubravka on a permanent. Both sides keen to complete the deal. https://t.co/HHKTgE6Jfr
— Pete Graves (@PeteGravesSky) May 23, 2018
Dubravka joined Newcastle during the January transfer window on an initial loan and widespread reports claim the Premier League club have an option to buy the Slovakia international for £4million this summer from Sparta Prague.
The 6ft 3in (source: Transfermarkt) keeper made a huge impact in the second half of the recent domestic season and established himself as a firm favourite with supporters.
Dubravka made 12 Premier League appearance and conceded just 11 goals, while also delivered a number of man-of-the-match performances.
Amid reports that Newcastle are close to selling Matz Sels to Anderlecht on a permanent deal after a year on loan at the Belgian outfit, the Toon faithful are keen for the club to secure a full-time keeper.
Nothing But Newcastle has rounded up some of the best tweets:
Is Sels going out the likely holdup?
— NUFC 360 (@NUFC360) May 23, 2018
I think once Sels goes then they’ll confirm Dubravka, that’s been the way they’ve done it in recent windows anyway
— Stephen Howlett (@Stephen_Howlett) May 23, 2018
Thanks Pete, any truth in Rafa now knowing his budget? Also Sturaro to Newcastle?
— ToonBliss (@ToonBliss) May 23, 2018
Imagine
Probably need to wait for Mike Ashley to get back from holiday (again)
— Alastair Campbell (@alastair10) May 23, 2018
The Levine deal all over again. #nufc ffs sake never in a hurry
— NUFC Trophy Virgins (@geordiedug2) May 23, 2018
As long as he stays on his line we might just nudge him over it
