Nick Pope to report for training amid Leeds transfer speculation
Nick Pope plans to return to Newcastle United for pre-season in July amid speculation around his future ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
The English goalkeeper is being linked with a move to Ipswich Town and Leeds United in the summer as his situation at St James' Park remains uncertain.
Ewen Jaouen looks to be on his way to the Magpies as they look to bolster their goalkeeping department in the summer.
There has been talk of Pope leaving Newcastle soon, but the Tyneside outfit reportedly haven't received any official approaches for him.
Apart from Jaouen, another senior shot-stopper is being eyed in NE1, and it will be interesting to see what that means for the 34-year-old.
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Daniel Farke relied on Karl Darlow as his number one in the 2025-26 campaign as Leeds secured Premier League safety.
The Wales international came into the starting lineup midway through the season after Lucas Perri failed to live up to expectations at the West Yorkshire outfit.
Darlow and Illan Meslier's contracts at Elland Road expire in the coming weeks, while the former Olympique Lyon shot-stopper's future will be one to keep an eye on.
According to Chronicle Live on 8 June, while Pope was on the Whites' wishlist last summer, sources at Elland Road have revealed that no fresh enquiries have been made for him.
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Sources have told Football Insider that Pope wants to stay at Newcastle even if they sign James Trafford from Manchester City.
The veteran shot-stopper will arguably be lucky to remain as the undisputed number one next season if the Magpies sign a quality goalkeeper.
Jaouen is still a young prospect with no top-flight experience, but Trafford's possible move to St James' Park would certainly mean the end of Pope's career in NE1.
Aaron Ramsdale moved to the Magpies last summer on loan from Southampton, but the buy option in his deal hasn't been triggered.
Mark Gillespie is also still a part of Eddie Howe's goalkeeping contingent and only time will tell how the Tyneside outfit's squad will shape up for the 2026-27 campaign.