Eddie Howe, the head coach, has publicly stated that he wants to keep the Slovakian, but it is anticipated that he will join Al Shabab, a Saudi Pro League team. Since taking Nick Pope’s place after he was injured last month, Dubravka has won all seven games, keeping five clean sheets. The fact that his contract expires in the summer, however, has made matters more difficult for him. After Tuesday night’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory at Arsenal, the 35-year-old seemed to say goodbye to fans, as he had a lucrative offer from the Middle East. United has a strong goalkeeping depth if or more likely when Dubravka leaves, with Pope anticipated to return from his knee injury next week and Odysseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy serving as backups.

But it’s no secret that Trafford is a favorite of Howe and Newcastle. Indeed, during his most recent trip to the Northeast, which ended in a goalless draw against Middlesbrough last month, scouts were present. In June, the Clarets turned down a £16 million offer from the Magpies. It is believed that Trafford had personally agreed to a move, but his £20 million asking price was not fulfilled.

Newcastle is expected to make another move, and Scott Parker’s team is prepared for that to happen sooner rather than later. However, in the summer, they might have a better chance of landing. Burnley is currently involved in a Championship promotion fight, and Parker recently downplayed the likelihood that the 22-year-old England youth international would depart in the middle of the season.As the former Newcastle captain has stated, “Traffs had a difficult season last year, but this is the best place for him to be.” Everything about a young keeper in development that requires experience and games is evident. He is learning as he goes along and is having an extremely successful season, which is a huge plus for him.

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