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title: "Newcastle: Martin Dubravka set to depart imminently"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-08-30T12:13:26Z"
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# Newcastle: Martin Dubravka set to depart imminently

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has left Darsley Park to undergo his medical with Manchester United, reports Fabrizio Romano.**

### **The Lowdown: Dubravka’s Magpies career**

After initially joining the Tyneside club on loan in January 2018, the Slovakia international made the [permanent switch](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11390255/newcastle-sign-goalkeeper-martin-dubravka-on-permanent-deal) to St James’ Park sixth just months later.

The 33-year-old went on to amass [130 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/martin-dubravka/leistungsdaten/spieler/74960/plus/0?saison=ges) in a Toon shirt, during which he kept 37 clean sheets, the most famous of which was surely his [debut display](https://www.sportbible.com/utddistrict/martin-dubravkas-newcastle-debut-vs-man-utd-showed-what-he-can-offer-20220829) against the Red Devils.

However, following the arrival of England international [Nick Pope](https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/england-international-nick-pope-joins-newcastle-united/) at Newcastle this summer, Dubravka has seen himself [drop to the bench this season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/martin-dubravka/leistungsdaten/spieler/74960/plus/0?saison=2022), with a limited amount of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) game time on the horizon.

### **The Latest: Set to join the Red Devils**

With Man United on the hunt for a [number two goalkeeper](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1658244/Manchester-United-transfer-news-David-De-Gea-Yann-Sommer-Tim-Krul) to compete with long-standing Red Devils servant David De Gea, Erik ten Hag’s side identified Dubravka as a possible addition.

[Romano shared an update on Monday evening:](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1564306203647397888)

*“Manchester United are set to sign Martin Dúbravka, here we go! Full agreement reached, loan deal with buy option, £5m, not mandatory. It’s agreed with Newcastle and player side.*

*“Dúbravka will travel tonight, medical on Tuesday.”*

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### **The Verdict: Big loss**

Whilst Dubravka would have been a terrific back-up goalkeeper for Eddie Howe, the Slovakian clearly still has the ability to perform at the highest level.

As per [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/3a949a25/Martin-Dubravka), compared with positional peers across Europe over the past year, the 33-year-old ranks in the top three percent for post-shot expected goals per shot on target, the standout stat to determine shot-stopping ability.

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With the player leaving to sit on the bench at Man United, his departure will come as a blow for Newcastle, who would have hoped to keep him this season with rotation planned going into cup competitions.

That responsibility will likely now fall onto Karl Darlow.