Newcastle make statement on Martin Dubravka after emotional exit at Arsenal
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Newcastle United make Martin Dubravka statement as Eddie Howe sends new request
Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka left the field in tears at the Emirates Stadium
22:59, 7 JAN 2025
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Eddie Howe is sticking to his guns on Martin Dubravka by insisting he does NOT want to sell the Slovakia star.
With sources in Saudi Arabia suggesting it is a done deal for Dubravka, and the Saudi Pro League approving funds for the deal to go through, Howe stated that he wanted to give Dubravka a new deal rather than cash in on the star before the end of his contract but swung the spotlight on sporting director Paul Mitchell.
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When asked if Dubravka was saying goodbye, Howe told Chronicle Live: “I have got nothing to add to that (him saying goodbye). With Martin, I have been preparing for this game.
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“We have had a lot of games in succession so I have not spoken to anybody about that.”
When asked if he could afford to lose the star, Howe said: “He is playing very well at the moment and certainly from my side I would not want to lose him at all.”
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The head coach was then pressed again on Dubravka and talk of an impending deal but said: “I know nothing. Genuinely. I have been head down into the game. I am sure I will speak to Paul at some stage.”
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And when asked if he would rather hand Dubravka a new deal, Howe added: “That would be my wish yes.”
Reflecting on the performance overall, Howe said: “I think we rode our luck at times and I think Martin [Dubravka] played really well and made some really good saves.”
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