Man Utd in transfer talks with Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka as Erik ten Hag seeks back-up for David De Gea
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MANCHESTER UNITED are in negotiations over a shock move for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, it's been claimed.
The Red Devils are on the lookout for a new stopper as competition for David de Gea and Tom Heaton.
Erik ten Hag was keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt's Kevin Trapp but has reportedly turned his attention to landing Newcastle stopper Dubravka after being outpriced by the Germans.
That's according to who claim the club have held "talks" over a late deal for the Slovakia international.
Newcastle would likely want a hefty fee for their No2 as selling him in the coming days would leave them with little time to find a replacement.
Toon boss Eddie Howe was left stunned by United's reported interest in Dubravka and claimed he "didn't know" anything of it.
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But he's refused to rule out the possibility of the Slovak leaving St James' Park before the transfer window closes next month.
When asked about possible exits, the former Bournemouth boss said last-minute departures would be a "late call."
Dubravka missed the Toon's Carabao Cup second-round clash with Tranmere on Tuesday night through illness.
The 33-year-old has yet to feature this season, warming the bench in Newcastle's Premier League clashes with Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Manchester City.
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Dubravka made 27 appearances in all competitions last season, conceding 36 goals and keeping eight clean sheets.
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Newcastle will be back in action on Sunday, travelling to Molineux to face Wolves.
Manchester United, meanwhile, travel to St Mary's on Saturday to lock horns with Southampton.