{"id":296471,"date":"2023-12-10T02:24:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T02:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=296471"},"modified":"2023-12-10T02:24:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T02:24:20","slug":"newcastle-could-make-shock-move-for-hugo-lloris-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/newcastle-could-make-shock-move-for-hugo-lloris-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle 'could make shock move for Hugo Lloris in January'"},"content":{"rendered":"
Newcastle could make a move for Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris in January, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Magpies’s No 1 Nick Pope faces a number of months on the sidelines with a dislocated shoulder, leaving manager Eddie Howe having to instil confidence in his No 2 for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
Martin Dubravka deputised for Pope in Newcastle’s 3-0 defeat to Everton on Thursday, and is expected to remain in goal for the foreseeable future with Loris Karius as back-up.<\/p>\n
But the January transfer window will provide the club with an opportunity to sign cover for Pope as they look to continue to push on all fronts following a successful season last term.<\/p>\n
According to The Sun, Newcastle could make a shock move for Lloris, who won’t play for Tottenham again and could be open to a transfer to St James’s Park.<\/p>\n
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Newcastle could make a shock move to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in January<\/p>\n
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Lloris hasn’t played for Tottenham this season and is searching for a move away from the club<\/p>\n
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The Magpies are on the lookout for cover for Nick Pope, who faces several months out injured<\/p>\n
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Lloris made the last of his 447 Spurs appearances last season and has not been involved in a single match day squad this term after seeking a move away in the summer.<\/p>\n
He failed to do so, but is still searching for an opportunity to leave the club he once captained and Newcastle may provide the perfect opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n
At 36, the former World Cup winner wouldn’t be a long-term solution for any side, but would be able to provide adequate cover until Pope returns towards the end of the season.<\/p>\n
Howe, however, has suggested that he is happy with Dubravka playing back-up, saying this week: ‘We have not made any inquiries or any decisions about our recruitment leading into January. This is a chance for the goalkeepers we have at the football club to consolidate their positions, and that will be the same for every other position at the club.’<\/p>\n
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Manager Eddie Howe has offered the club’s current goalkeepers to stake their claims for a place in the team<\/p>\n
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It is possible the Magpies will still move for former Manchester United man and free agent David de Gea<\/p>\n
United still maintain an interest in signing free agent David de Gea after his release from Manchester United last season, however.<\/p>\n
The Spaniard remains a free agent following his departure from Old Trafford after 12 years, and has shared a number of cryptic messages on social media about his future.<\/p>\n
Newcastle are believed to be encouraged by De Gea’s free agent status – though it is unlikely Lloris would command a fee either – and his Premier League experience, something Lloris can also match.<\/p>\n
The Magpies have also been linked with a loan move for Arsenal No 2 Aaron Ramsdale in January.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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