Newcastle United have been knocked back in an approach for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas, according to RMC Sport. 

The lowdown

Newcastle have used three goalkeepers in the Premier League so far this season - Martin Dubravka, Karl Darlow and Freddie Woodman.

However, when you go by post-shot xG, the Magpies have let in 5.9 goals more than they should have. Only Aston Villa boast a poorer record in that department (via FBRef).

In terms of individuals, Dubravka boasts the strongest shot-stopping record, preventing 0.8 goals overall, while Woodman (-3.3) and Darlow (-3.4) rank near the bottom of the league.

Navas, who turned 35 last month, joined PSG from Real Madrid in 2019. He is under contract in the French capital until June 2024 and is valued at £9m by Transfermarkt.

The latest

The report from RMC Sport stated that Newcastle 'called Paris Saint-Germain' to enquire about Navas, but the Ligue 1 leaders 'closed the door' on any move.

PSG intend to see out the current season with both the Costa Rica veteran and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The verdict

The problem for Newcastle is that, despite Donnarumma's arrival in Paris, Navas hasn't been relegated to a backup goalkeeper who rarely gets a look-in. In fact, he has played 17 games in all competitions this season, compared to the Italian's 13.

It would have been some signing for Eddie Howe's side, though. This is a goalkeeper who was named the best in Ligue 1 last season, and the best in the Champions League in 2017/18.

Indeed, no 'keeper has reached the milestone of 10 Champions League clean sheets faster than the Costa Rican, who did it in just 11 games. He could also be described as a real winner, having racked up a whopping 22 trophies over the course of his career.

Imagine what it would have been like having someone of such prestige as Newcastle's last line of defence as they try to battle their way out of the Premier League relegation zone...

In other news, Newcastle are also in talks over this potential deal