Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope could be offered a new contract at the club, with Eddie Howe keen on keeping him.
According to a report by Football Insider, Eddie Howe wants Newcastle United to keep Nick Pope, and the English tactician has told the Magpies to agree on a new deal with the experienced goalkeeper.
Newcastle United paid £10 million to sign the English international. Pope has been a useful player for Newcastle United since joining the Tyneside club, and he could prove to be a very valuable option for them going forward.
Newcastle United are competing in the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League, and they will need a deeper squad to perform well across all competitions. Having a reliable squad player like Pope would be ideal for them. The veteran shot-stopper has remained committed to the Tyneside outfit in the past.
The Englishman is nearing the end of his contract, and it makes sense for Newcastle United to tie him down to a new deal. It remains to be seen whether all parties can finalise the agreement quickly. Eddie Howe is currently pushing the club to close the deal with the player soon.
Newcastle United have done quite well in recent seasons, and they are competing in the UEFA Champions League this season. They will be hoping to push for trophies as well. The Magpies recently won the EFL Cup, and they brought in quality players during the summer transfer window. It is clear they are looking to build a formidable squad for the future.
Pope could be useful for Newcastle
Nick Pope will be an experienced option for Newcastle going forward. Apart from his quality on the pitch, his leadership could prove to be invaluable for the club. Newcastle have an ambitious project, and the goalkeeper will want to be a part of that. He has no reason to leave the club, and it is fair to assume that he will end up agreeing on a new contract eventually.
With that said, the goalkeeper is unlikely to get regular opportunities going forward in the long run. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to accept the role of a squad player at Newcastle United. The Magpies have signed Aaron Ramsdale, and he is set to be the first-choice goalkeeper at the club for the foreseeable future.