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Newcastle set to sign Martin Dubravka on loan from Sparta Prague

Wednesday 31 January 2018 17:36, UK

Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is due to arrive on Tyneside for a medical
Image: Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is due to arrive on Tyneside for a medical

Newcastle have agreed a deal with Sparta Prague to take Slovakia international goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on loan, Sky sources understand.

Dubravka is scheduled to land in Newcastle on Wednesday afternoon for a medical with Rafael Benitez's side before the 7.45pm kick-off against Burnley at St James' Park.

The 29-year-old's expected arrival should allow England Under-20 World Cup winner Freddie Woodman to go on loan to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.

Dubravka played against England at Wembley last year
Image: Dubravka played against England at Wembley last year

Dubravka played for Slovakia against England in a World Cup Qualifier at Wembley last year and has nine caps for his country.

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Rob Elliot and Karl Darlow have shared goalkeeping duties for 15th-placed Newcastle this season and Dubravka will battle the pair for a starting berth if he arrives at St James' Park.

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