Man United hold talks with Newcastle over the signing of Martin Dubravka

Manchester United hold talks with Newcastle over the signing of Martin Dubravka as Erik ten Hag looks to bring in a third goalkeeper… with Slovakian missing Tranmere clash through illness

  • Manchester United hold talks with Newcastle for goalkeeper Martin Dubravka
  • Erik ten Hag wants to sign another keeper to provide competition for places
  • United loaned out goalkeeper Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest this season
  • Dubravka missed Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win against Tranmere through illness

Manchester United have held talks with Newcastle United over the signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Dubravka missed Wednesday’s EFL Cup tie at Tranmere with the club officially saying he was ill.

United have cooled interest in Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp after they asked for £21million and have turned to Dubravka who they tried to sign in January as part of a deal involving Dean Henderson.

Martin Dubravka (pictured) has been second choice this season after Nick Pope’s arrival

Martin Dubravka would be able to provide back-up to Man United's David de Gea (pictured)

Martin Dubravka would be able to provide back-up to Man United’s David de Gea (pictured)

The 33-year-old Slovakia international would bring Premier League experience and vital competition for David de Gea and Tom Heaton.

Newcastle, meanwhile, have an interest in signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay if he is allowed to leave following the £70m signing of Brazilian Casemiro from Real Madrid.

Scott McTominay is attracting interest from Newcastle after Casemiro's arrival from Madrid

Scott McTominay is attracting interest from Newcastle after Casemiro’s arrival from Madrid

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