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‘Newcastle plot Aaron Ramsdale swoop after accepting Nick Pope bid’
Mick Brown
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Newcastle
Mick Brown
Thu 10 April 2025 8:00, UK
Newcastle are weighing up a move to sign Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as they remain open to offers for Nick Pope.
That is according to former Man United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 26-year-old is seen as an upgrade on their current number-one.
The Saints goalkeeper has a £25million release clause in his contract which has now become active after Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.
This comes after, Brown told Football Insider that Newcastle plan to accept offers for Pope and have already begun working to identify his replacement.
Ramsdale is believed to be high on their list of targets, while Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford is also attracting interest from St James’ Park.
Football Insider revealed on 6 April that Eddie Howe is a big fan of Ramsdale, while the likes of Bournemouth and Leeds United are also interested.
Aaron Ramsdale playing for Southampton
Aaron Ramsdale is set to leave Southampton this summer. (Credit: Imago)
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Newcastle plot £25million Aaron Ramsdale move
Brown told Football Insider last month that Southampton are preparing for a summer exodus, with Ramsdale among a number of players set to leave St Mary’s.
The former scout, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted that both Ramsdale and Trafford are on Newcastle’s list.
“I think it’s pretty much guaranteed he will leave Southampton,” he told Football Insider.
“With that release clause in his contract, he will have a lot of suitors.
“He’s just behind that real top echelon of goalkeepers in England, but I think a move to somewhere like Bournemouth or Newcastle would allow him to improve.
“I know Newcastle have been having a look at him as an upgrade on Nick Pope.
“Pope is 32 now, and they’re not sure about Dubravka’s future, so Ramsdale would be able to go in there and command a place in the starting XI.
“Another one on their list is James Trafford, who has had a fantastic season at Burnley.
“We know Howe likes to sign English talent and both of those would fit that bill.”
Eddie Howe is set to be backed in the summer transfer window. (Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media)
Jarell Quansah update emerges at St James’ Park
Alongside the addition of a new goalkeeper, Howe is looking to bolster his defensive options as it remains a key area for improvement this summer.
Brown told Football Insider on 2 April that Newcastle want to sign Liverpool’s Jarell Quansah, and the centre-back would welcome the move to St James’ Park.
The 22-year-old wants to make the best decision for his career amid speculation that Arne Slot is planning to sign a new centre-back this summer.
However, Football Insider revealed Liverpool are not keen to lose Quansah in the near future and he remains under contract at Anfield until 2029.
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